Best Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier Podcasts (2025)

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Guadalupe Caracara 56:56

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As these island dwelling falcons neared extinction many live birds were offered up for sale in San Diego. We go through the historical accounts to try uncover why no one wanted to buy and potentially save this magnificent species. Like the show? Rate Extinction Event 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts Say hi at [email protected] or leave us a voice me…

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Nandi Bear 50:28

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Currently classified as a cryptid like Bigfoot, this mysterious East African creature is likely a misidentified large hyena, baboon, or other undocumented animal. Join us as we analyze historical sightings to try and get to the bottom of things. Say hi at [email protected] or leave us a voice message at: speakpipe.com/extinctionevent ©2025 Ex…

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Netflix DVDs 50:25

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Somehow we missed the extinction of Netflix DVDs by mail back in 2023. Apologies! Here ya go… Long Live the Red Envelope Era | Farewell to DVDs | Netflix www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7Vz-saGwjU Say hi at [email protected] or leave us a voice message at: speakpipe.com/extinctionevent ©2025 Extinction Event Send us a text…

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Colossal Dire Wolves 44:02

2M ago44:02

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Colossal Biosciences is in the news again. This time with their 3 new dire wolf pups. Get our hot take on everything plus some solutions on how to improve their website, which you can find here: colossal.com/direwolf Say hi at [email protected] or leave us a voice message at: speakpipe.com/extinctionevent ©2025 Extinction Event Send us a text…

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Hanyusuchus Extinct Crocodilian 1:00:36

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A big ol' crocodilian with a slender mouth goes bye bye in South China around 300 years ago. Listen to/watch the Pupfish Song! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNCRpO2yPt0 Check out our extinction friend Gene’s website and YouTube: https://www.extinction-cometh.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@ExtinctionCometh Say hi at [email protected] or leave…

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Bird Flu 56:52

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Due to recent egg shortages, frittatas are taking a hard hit. But as the bird flu epidemic continues, poultry are the real casualties, with tens of millions being exterminated to stop its spread. The good news? Melissa & Jack are back with the latest updates on the evolving situation. [email protected] ©2025 Extinction Event Send us a text…

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Thylacine 54:21

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We're back with some exciting updates! Our very first Extinction Event episode featured the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger. And because we love this carnivorous marsupial so much, we’re giving you a recap of its demise, plus bringing you up to speed on the newest developments. Friggin’ pumped! Drop us a line at [email protected] or leave us a …

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Invasive Parrots 56:56

12M ago56:56

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After the US made its own native parrots go extinct, we found ourselves wishing for those lovable chatterboxes once again. And so we got ‘em. We delve into the origin stories and survival techniques of red crowned parrots, monk parakeets and more on this week’s episode. Leave us a voice message at: speakpipe.com/extinctionevent Or email us: extinct…

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Invasive Burmese Pythons 1:02:20

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From escaped pets to snake rodeos, the Florida Everglades are a hotbed of bizarre occurrences. And these dwindling wetlands have become a reptile paradise for Invasive Burmese Pythons. But while these pythons thrive, native animal populations are being hunted to extinction before our very eyes. Join us as we delve into the real-time impact of these…

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Cape Lion 47:47

1y ago47:47

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The black maned lions that roamed the southern most regions of South Africa, were reportedly so huge that they only preyed on large animals, including elephants, and they were also kind of outcasts. Find out what happened on this weeks episode! Drop us a line at [email protected] or leave us a voice message at: speakpipe.com/extinctionevent ©…

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King Island Emu 42:09

1y ago42:09

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It's one of the fastest extinctions we've ever done on the show. An Emu half the size of its mainland brethren on Tasmania and Australia will completely disappear in just a handful of years. And somehow machine guns find their way into this story, too... Leave us a voice message at: speakpipe.com/extinctionevent Or drop us a line at extinctionpod@g…

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American Chestnut 58:42

1+ y ago58:42

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There’s a good chance you’ve never seen an American Chestnut Tree. That’s because they’re functionally extinct. 4 million of these giants were wiped out in a span of just 40 years! We haven’t seen numbers like that since the Passenger Pigeon episode. Or maybe the Rocky Mountain Locust episode. Or maybe another episode I’m forgetting. Tune in to fin…

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Christmas Island Bat 51:28

1+ y ago51:28

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The Christmas Island Pipistrelle was a small bat that would see its life on the cozy tropical island it called home get utterly wrecked and overrun by a nightmarish group of vacationers…that never leave. Check out the Christmas Island archives. They’re cool! https://christmasislandarchives.com/ Leave us a voice message at: speakpipe.com/extinctione…

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Black-footed ferret 56:35

1+ y ago56:35

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It’s the black-footed ferret episode. Finally! This week we uncover how North America’s only native ferret species skittered right up to the very brink of extinction, until an unlikely hero walked them right back from that terrible ledge. You can find the “wanted” posters we talk about here: blackfootedferret.org/conservation-history Fanmail: Extin…

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Martinique Muskrat 38:47

1+ y ago38:47

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On this week’s episode we delve into the odor abundant world of the Martinique muskrat and find out why things get too hot to handle for this stowaway turned island-dweller. Send us a text

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Harambe 54:17

1+ y ago54:17

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We’re baaaack! Season 7 behbeh. On this episode, the life, death, and aftermath of pop culture's beloved Harambe. Get ready to get deep into the crime scene for this western lowland gorilla. And since this is a show about extinction we’ll also talk about how gorillas are going extinct in the wild, but also how some are doing alright, actually. Let’…

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Indian Cheetah 54:30

2y ago54:30

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Prized for its hunting prowess and beautiful fur, the Indian cheetah served as a hunting companion and pet to Indian rulers for thousands of years. Despite being the world’s fastest land animal, speed alone won’t be enough for this big cat to outrace extinction. The usual culprits are at play in this week’s episode, but tune in for some interesting…

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Baiji River Dolphin 42:05

2y ago42:05

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This nearly blind river dolphin that relied almost exclusively on sonar, entered a living hell when motorized boats, along with a host of other messed up stuff, started taking over its home, the Yangtze River system. Though not official, the 20 million year reign of the “goddess of the Yangtze” is likely over. Dive in to this weeks episode as Jack …

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Bad Bass 43:38

2y ago43:38

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Get ready for an epic battle of survival in the heart of Guatemala! The Atitlán Grebe, also known as the “poc” by local Maya, is facing off against some killer big mouth bass! After these vicious predators were airdropped into the lake, the brave Lake Atitlán birds must team up with an American grad student to wage war against the unwelcome fish. I…

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Fungus 50:30

2y ago50:30

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Welcome to the magical world of fungus. From the spooky to the trippy, it’s all things fungi on this week’s episode. We talk about fungus outbreaks following extinction events, the cordyceps fungus on The Last Of Us and a bunch of other random stuff. Topic recommendations? Send 'em to: [email protected] Send us a text…

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P22 52:25

2+ y ago52:25

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Extinction Event moonlights as a true crime podcast in this cross-genre special episode. It’s nature-meets-murder mystery as we delve into the unsolved disappearance of the famous mountain lion known as P22 (Puma 22). Join our under qualified and overly speculative detective squad as we explore the mysterious circumstances surrounding the killing o…

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Camel Corps 57:28

2+ y ago57:28

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The Camel Corps was an elite team of Arabian camels used by the American army. These hardy creatures were all set to replace horses and burros as the country’s top beasts of burden, until the entire camel corps quickly went extinct. Leave us a note here: [email protected] Send us a textBy Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier

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Xerces Butterfly 40:28

2+ y ago40:28

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This vibrant blue invertebrate and San Francisco resident that fell victim to the city's development. We’re talking streetcars, sand dunes and sayonara for this beautiful insect on this episode of Extinction Event. Send us a text

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Killer Whales 51:28

2+ y ago51:28

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Killer Whales AKA orcas. They’re not going extinct in the wild, but as captive performers in theme parks and aquariums around the world, that’s another story. Learn all about famous whales like Keiko (Free Willy) and Tilikum. Plus, find out what living in captivity does to a killer whale and learn why they’re going extinct in captivity. Send us a t…

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California Grizzly Bear 50:59

2+ y ago50:59

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Admired for their strength and size, our fascination with these bears was endless, until we ended them entirely. Get ready for some mild gore and extreme talent with our star apex predator this week, the California Grizzly Bear. Send us a textBy Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier

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Ivory-Billed Woodpecker 44:03

2+ y ago44:03

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Many believe this stunning bird is already gone. And while it could be declared extinct in the United States in the next couple months, continued sightings would call any official ruling into question. Send us a textBy Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier

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Exeter Exchange & Formosan Clouded Leopard 50:16

2+ y ago50:16

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This funky building in London housed an indoor zoo on the second floor. All kinds of exotic animals were on display here, including the now extinct Formosan Clouded Leopard. Send us a textBy Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier

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Frogs & Toads 1:12:57

2+ y ago1:12:57

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**TASMANIAN TIGER UPDATE!! Stay tuned to the end for a special thylacine announcement!** The much anticipated frog & toad episode is finally here! Golden toads, poison dart frogs, gastric brooding frogs. You want ‘em and we got ‘em! Jump on in for a long, wild, amphibious ride. Leave us a message at: speakpipe.com/extinctionevent Send us a text…

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The Beast of Champawat 45:17

2+ y ago45:17

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*Warning: graphic descriptions involving a man-eating tiger.* We’re switching things up this week. For the first time ever Jack tells Melissa a story! In his debut man-eaters series, Jack surprises our regular host with a cunning tale about a Bengal tigress that killed over 400 people. Leave us a message at: speakpipe.com/extinctionevent Send us a …

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Western Black Rhino & Man of the Hole 45:16

3y ago45:16

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**Stay tuned after the rhino story for a special Man of the Hole update!** Plus rhinos and their flashy horns! Do they hold magical powers? Will they cure a hangover? The answer is no and no, but that won’t stop humans from hunting down every last one of them until we know for sure. Leave us a message at: speakpipe.com/extinctionevent More extinct …

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Lobo 1:00:09

3y ago1:00:09

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One super smart wolf in New Mexico protects his pack from hunters and evades the pesky Ernest Thompson Seton. Leave us a message at: speakpipe.com/extinctionevent More extinct stuff on TikTok @extinctioneventpod ©2022 Extinction Event ©2022 PegLegDeer Send us a textBy Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier

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Javan Tiger 48:52

3y ago48:52

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Strong and extra stripey, these island dwelling tigers were surprisingly resilient in the face of rapid human expansion. Leave us a message at: speakpipe.com/extinctionevent More extinct stuff on TikTok @extinctioneventpod Send us a text

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9/11 Hero Dog 42:47

3y ago42:47

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We’re turning the tables this episode and delving into de-extinction! Find out how Trakr, the famous german shepherd who found the last 9/11 survivor, got a second chance at heroism through dog cloning. Leave us a message at: speakpipe.com/extinctionevent More extinct stuff on TikTok @extinctioneventpod Credits: Discovery Hit by Kevin MacLeod is li…

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Giant Monitor Lizard 39:44

3y ago39:44

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Marveling at Australian megafauna. Featuring Megalania, the biggest terrestrial lizard of all time. WARNING: We brutally mispronounce many things and try to grapple with the metric system in this episode. Leave us a message at: speakpipe.com/extinctionevent More extinct stuff on TikTok @extinctioneventpod Send us a text…

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War Pigeons 42:31

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The story of Cher Ami and other wartime carrier pigeon heroes. This once widely used form of communication is now extinct. Leave us a message at: speakpipe.com/extinctionevent More extinct stuff on TikTok @extinctioneventpod ©2022 Extinction Event, PegLegDeer Send us a textBy Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier

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Extinct Herb 46:07

3y ago46:07

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Silphium was a highly prized herb in ancient times. Used in the kitchen and the bedroom, this mysterious plant was a must have for Mediterranean cultures. Then one day it disappeared without a trace. Visit speakpipe.com/extinctionevent to leave us a message about this weeks topic or anything on your mind. This weeks question: Should the pigeon repl…

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Megalodon 54:32

4y ago54:32

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The biggest shark of all time not only reigned supreme for millions of years, but had the most powerful bite force of any creature ever! So, what happened? Plus, our World Famous End of Season Round Up! Send us a textBy Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier

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Hitler Beetle 42:51

4y ago42:51

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Except for the occasional spelunker, these quiet cave beetles enjoyed a pretty solitary existence. But when the scientific community finally got around to classifying and naming them, eons of tranquility would finally be disrupted. Send us a textBy Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier

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Zanzibar Leopard 51:41

4y ago51:41

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Mystical powers permeate the extinction story of these compact island leopards. Despite having coexisted with humans for over 20,000 years, witchy forces led to their swift end. Send us a textBy Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier

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The Mink Of Denmark 42:52

4y ago42:52

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Humans usually kill mink for their silky soft fur. Not this time! This time we’re on a mission to save all humanity. Send us a textBy Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier

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Tibbles The Cat 46:08

4y ago46:08

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This legendary cat was rumored to have single-handedly wiped an entire species of bird (Lyall Wren) off the face of the Earth. Was this mysterious creature a demon from the deep blue, or just a regular old house cat? Send us a textBy Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier

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Man Of The Hole 44:53

4y ago44:53

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This guy has been surviving by himself in the Amazon Rainforest for over 20 years. When he dies, he will become an endling to his tribe. His people and their language lost forever. Discover all the juicy details of what happens when humans start hunting their own species in this unsettling episode. 2018 Man Of The Hole video: youtube.com/watch?v=k7…

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Hawaiian Tree Snail 44:42

4y ago44:42

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Get an intimate peek inside the private life of the world’s most famous snail. Plus, discover how an entire species of yellow-tipped tree snails fall victim to an unlikely predator. Send us a textBy Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier

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Rat Island 50:24

4y ago50:24

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Over 200 years ago a family of shipwrecked rats found refuge on a small Aleutian island. As their colony grew, so did their thirst for the blood of local birds. With the birds on the brink of extinction, it’s up to humans to step in and exterminate the rats before it’s too late. Send us a textBy Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier

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Colorado Grizzlies 46:14

4+ y ago46:14

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The bears who called the San Juan Mountains their home were hermits who hibernated a lot of the year. The ultimate laid-back neighbors. But when some whiny ranchers moved in with their noisy sheep and loud-ass shot guns, the Colorado Grizzlies would never know peace again. Plus, we rant way too much about Grizzly Man. Send us a text…

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Dire Wolf 36:49

4+ y ago36:49

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These yoked woofers ate mastodon for breakfast, but they had a soft side, too. Did these misunderstood pups fall victim to early humans, or were divine forces at play? All this and more on the season 4 premiere. Send us a textBy Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier

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Saber-Toothed Tiger 46:39

4+ y ago46:39

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Smilodon was a powerful precision killer with wicked teeth, capable of taking down mammoths. Find out what caused this beast-slayer to kick the bucket. Plus, our season 3 round up! Send us a textBy Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier

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Rocky Mountain Locust 59:38

4+ y ago59:38

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Special 29th episode celebration! Plus, humans face their greatest foe yet: A ravenous army of insects numbering in the trillions. Send us a textBy Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier

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Irish Elk 45:15

4+ y ago45:15

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It looks like a hell-spawn, but it's the pride of Irish paleontology. Find out how the species made its final ride to the dark-side. Send us a textBy Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier

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Pied Raven 47:40

4+ y ago47:40

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Humans add another bird to the extinction docket: A black and white raven found only in the Faroe Islands. Send us a textBy Melissa Thomas, Jack Collier