Animals Who Survived Extinction and Got Rediscovered

Published on August 7, 2016
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Goblin Shark

If we made animals extinct based on how ugly they were then the Goblin Shark would never have made it to today. The Goblin Shark is considered a living fossil with roots going back over 120 million years. Well known and reviled for its protruding snout and long horn like beak, this shark looks like something drawn up by Guillermo Del Toro. Furthermore, Goblin Sharks live too deep in the ocean to be a threat to humans.

Goblin Shark

Goblin Shark

Dwarf Cloud Rats

Most people wouldn’t weep over the supposed extinction of rats, but we love all animals equally. The Dwarf Cloud Rat was supposed to have gone extinct over 115 years ago but the furry little mammal was rediscovered back in 2012. These animals are still considered critically endangered and they are typically found throughout tropical forests which are always being threatened with destruction.

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Dwarf Cloud Rats

Dwarf Cloud Rats