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10 Animals That Became Extinct In Britain
Anthony Pearce's Blog
There are hundreds of species that once roamed the British countryside that no longer exist on these shores.
Some of these – such as the Eurasian beavers and white-tailed eagles – have been reintroduced, but many are gone, likely forever.
Now, the likes of the small tortoiseshell butterfly, turtle dove and even hedgehog are all on endangered lists.
These 10 animals that became extinct in Britain prove that species can and do disappear – and that we must do whatever we can to stop it happening with others.