The Pyrenean ibex went extinct after the last surviving member of the species was killed by a falling branch.
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The famous elephant called Topsy was executed at Luna Park, Coney Island, in New York.
In San Diego, California, SeaWorld announced that it would phase out its orca shows following protests.
A military dog 'Nemo' saved the life of his handler, Airman Robert A. Throneburg, during the Vietnam War.
The United States received its first elephant.
Christopher Columbus sighted manatees for the first time ever.
