Animals Who Survived Extinction and Got Rediscovered

Published on January 28, 2018
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Hose’s Langur

Some animals have only been discovered in the last few decades and this is one of them. Only in 1985 in Indonesia was it spotted. By the early 2000’s many thought that land loss due to deforestation had caused it to become extinct. In 2012 a decent-sized group of langurs was spotted, leading researchers to understand that the primates hadn’t become extinct.

Hoses Langur

Hose’s Langur

Bridled Nail-Tail Wallaby

In 1956, Australian wildlife experts mourned the extinction of the bridled nail-tail wallaby. It didn’t take too long for them to put a smile back on their faces. Today Australian authorities are taking extensive measures to keep this unique species safe.

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Bridled Nail Tail Wallaby

Bridled Nail-Tail Wallaby