Cuban solenodon
The Cuban solenodon has been spotted only 37 times since its discovery in Cuba in 1861 but by 1970, it was believed to be extinct. Jump back to 2003 and zoologists successfully captured and released a solenodon named “Alejandrito.”
Cuban Solenodon
Bermuda petrel
The rather dramatic rediscovery of the Bermuda petrel has become one of the most inspiring stories in the history of nature conservation. Why? Because they were believed to be extinct for over 330 years, as the birds had not been seen since the 1620s. Then, back in 1951, 18 nesting pairs were found on remote rocky islets in Castle Harbor. However, to this day, they are still battling extinction with a global population of just more than 250 individuals.
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Bermuda Petrel
