Gone Forever: Animals That Went Extinct In 2023, Full Report
On this page, we take a look at animal species that went extinct in 2023…
Sadly, just like every other year, 2023 saw several species disappear from our planet, never to return. Below, we list the animals that were officially declared extinct in 2023 by the IUCN.
IUCN Red List
Numerous wildlife organizations monitor wild animal populations in order to identify species that are in danger of becoming extinct.
One of the largest is the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), who publish a worldwide “Red List” of endangered animals. (Site)
The Red List has two categories for extinct animals: Extinct In The Wild, and Extinct.