5 Lazarus Species: Animals Declared “Extinct” and Found Again

At a glanceLazarus species are organisms presumed extinct that are later rediscovered (e.g., coelacanth, takahē).They often “vanish” because they’re cryptic, live in hard-to-reach habitats, or were simply under-surveyed.Rediscoveries can reboot conservation, attracting funding, protections, and...