Presumed Extinct News Today

Scientists aren’t always correct in their assessments of species endangerment and extinction. Here are three examples of times they’ve missed the mark.

Just because a species is thought to be extinct doesn’t mean all hope is lost. Boucort’s terrific skink, also known as the terror skink (pictured here), is one such example.

  I. Introduction For too long, the environmental left has pushed a narrative that undeveloped land and wildlife are disappearing. This narrative has justified programs that expand government land ownership and the regulation of natural resources. The current Administration’s “30 by 30” proposal—that 30 percent of the nation’s land be conserved by 2030 to protect biodiversity—is a good example. However, the reality regarding U.S. lands, habitat, and wildlife is encouraging, with man...