These Countries Are Cheating

The video discusses the discrepancy between the official number of extinct species and the actual number, highlighting the challenges in tracking and identifying extinct species. It explains that many species are missing but not officially declared extinct due to the IUCN's strict criteria. The video also presents cases where species presumed extinct were later found alive, emphasizing the complexity of declaring extinction. The conclusion suggests that keeping species in extinction limbo may be necessary to ensure their protection.

What are some examples of species that have been missing for a long time but are not officially declared extinct?

Discuss the implications of labeling a species as extinct when it might not be.