And we’re not just talking about roar-some prehistoric dinosaurs! There are ‘recently extinct’ animals, too – animals that have died out since the 1500s. Join us as we travel back in time to discover the sad stories of eight of these incredible creatures…

1. Dodo
Mauritius 1680s*

2. Greek Oak

3. Thylacine

4.Steller's Sea Cow

5. Aurochs

6. Gastric Brooding Frog

7. Tecopa Pupfish

8. Baiji River Dolphin.