Local European Extinctions
The following animals became locally extinct in Europe, but survive on other continents.
- Anatolian Leopard, Panthera pardus tulliana (Island of Bozcaada, Turkey, 19th century)
- Asiatic Lion, Panthera leo persica (10th century, Caucasus mountains)
- Cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus (15th century, Armenia)
- Northern Bald Ibis, Geronticus eremita (16th century) - Reintroduced in Southern Spain (2004) and Austria (2005)
- European lion, Panthera leo europaea (Acaya, Greece, 100 BC)
Read more about this topic: List Of Extinct Animals Of Europe
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