Question

Which among the following is the most recently extinct species?

• A. Tasmanian wolf
• B. African Catfish
• C. Lion
• D. Dinosaur

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Tasmanian wolf

The IUCN red list categories of the following animals are -

Tasmanian Wolf (Thylacine): Extinct (believed in 20${}^t$${}^h$ century)

African Catfish: Large population exist

Lion: Vulnerable species

Dinosaur: Extinct (approximately 66 Million years ago)

So, most recently extinct species out of the four animals given is 'Tasmanian Wolf'.