Pyrenean ibex
extinct mammal
Also known as: Capra pyrenaica pyrenaica, Spanish ibex
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The Pyrenean ibex (Capra pyrenaica pyrenaica), also known as the bucardo, was a subspecies of Spanish ibex that inhabited the Pyrenees mountains. This sure-footed wild goat, part of the Capra genus, became extinct in the year 2000.12
In 2009, scientists attempted de-extinction using preserved tissue from a Pyrenean ibex. A clone was created but died shortly after birth due to a lung defect. This event sparked debate about the ethics and feasibility of bringing extinct species back to life.3
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