Nov 30, 2008 -
ANIMALS THAT ARE EXTICT
CALIFORNIA GRIZZLY - Although it is the central figure in
the state's flag, the last grizzly in California was spotted
in the Sierras in 1924.
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GREAT AUK - The last great auk (Pinguinus impennis) was
killed by collectors on Eldey Island in 1844.
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MEXICAN SILVER GRIZZLY - The last Mexican Silver Grizzly
was killed in 1964 by ranchers protecting their herds.
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