extinct

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By 1900, however, the passenger pigeon was functionally extinct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

"Without any intervention, the 17 species on this Category X list will be extinct within a generation," Professor Fensham said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

A butterfly officially classed as extinct in the UK has been seen at sites across southern England, says a conservation charity.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

There have been rare sightings over the years since it was declared extinct, but they are becoming increasingly common with 20 reported in recent days.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Dragons live for a tremendous time, of course, but during the second century of this blight, they began to fear that their kind would become extinct after all.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville