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Woolly rhinoceros is also known as coelodonta antiquitatis. These species were largely found in Europe and northern Asia. They survived until last glacial period. These woolly species weighed around 2000 kg, and grow up to six feet.
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Wild boar is also known as wild swine. Grey wolf's favourite prey wild boar became extinct in Britain. However, the studies indicate that they were originated from South-East Asia.
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Javan rhinoceros is also known as Sunda rhinoceros. These species were largely found in South-East Asia and some parts of India.Their existence is weighed upon preservation of their kind, but have been a victim of poachers and inbreeding depression. They are considered one of the largest mammals on the planet.
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Tasmanian tiger was also known as Thylacine. It was called a 'tiger' because it had tiger-like stripes on the lower back. The photo was taken in the year 1930. This large-sized dog had a stiff tail and abdominal pouch, just like a kangaroo.Thylacine was Australia's largest predator at one point.
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Spix's Macaw is also known as little blue macaw. The species is critically endangered, and perhaps extinct in the wild. Spix's population has gone down due to deforestation, agricultural development and human encroachment.
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