Mass Extinction Events Timeline: The Big Five and What Scientists Are Tracking Now
Extinct.life Editorial • 11 min read
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Monday, June 8, 2026
A clear, updateable guide to recently extinct animals, how extinction status works, and when to revise a modern extinct species list.
By Extinct.life Editorial • 2026-06-08
Extinct.life Editorial • 11 min read
Extinct.life Editorial Team • 11 min read
A practical tracker for rediscovered species, with clear ways to follow evidence, survey methods, and meaningful conservation updates.
A clear guide to IUCN Red List categories, assessment criteria, and the real reasons species statuses change over time.
How fossils, rocks, and chemistry help paleontologists infer extinction causes—and what those lessons mean for conservation.
A step-by-step guide to building an interactive extinction timeline with fossils, maps, tools, and classroom-ready assessment ideas.
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