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The last natural Pyrenean ibex, Celia, is killed by a falling tree, thus making the species extinct.
In 2000, Celia, the last known wild Pyrenean ibex, died after being struck by a falling tree, rendering her subspecies extinct.
The Pyrenean ibex was a subspecies of wild goat native to the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain.
By the late 20th century, hunting and habitat loss had reduced its population to a handful of individuals.
On January 6, 2000, the last known female, named Celia, was killed when a tree fell on her.
Her death marked the extinction of the subspecies and underscored failures in conservation efforts.
In 2003, scientists briefly 'resurrected' the subspecies through cloning, only to lose the clone hours after birth.
Celia remains a poignant symbol of the challenges facing endangered species worldwide.
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