Could some of Earth's lost species still be hiding in the wild?

Nature · Published 23 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante explores seven species officially declared extinct that he believes may still exist, highlighting the potential for conservation and de-extinction efforts.

The video examines the possibility of finding animals previously thought to be gone forever. Beyond the search for surviving populations, Galante discusses how modern conservation practices and the science of de-extinction might play a role in saving such species.

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