Every year, our planet loses species that have survived for thousands (sometimes millions) of years, only to vanish in a single human lifetime. In 2025, several animals were officially declared extinct or extinct in the wild, each disappearance a reminder of how fragile Earth’s ecosystems truly are. In this post, we’ll explore some of the animals that went extinct in 2025, what led to their decline, and why paying attention to these extinctions matters now more than ever.   5

Our native biodiversity is in decline. This is the second post in our new series, which explores each UK county and highlights at-risk species, as well as the conservation efforts aimed at protecting them. This time, we look at endangered animals in England.

You’ve probably heard of dragons and unicorns, but what about the scorpion men of Mesopotamia or the shapeshifting seals of the sea? Let’s dive into the world of forgotten folklore and meet some mythical animals you might not know — but won’t soon forget.