Extinct Animals From The Isle Of Man
Some animal species and breeds once existed on the Isle of Man but are now extinct. Some plant species have also been included at the end of this article. There are no known specimens of the following breeds of dog, cattle, pig, horse and sheep. Today only the Manx Cat, Manx Loaghtan, Manx Robber Fly, Isle of Man cabbage and Manx Marvel tomato exist as native breeds / types of the Isle of Man.
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