Rob Newman tells the story of the extinction of the Alabama Pigtoe Mussel. This unassuming mollusc hid dark secrets, and forgotten history, in the sandy banks of the Mobile river Show more

Rob Newman tells the story of the extinction of the Yangtze River Dolphin. Was the "Goddess of the Yangtze" a victim of progress? And have we learned any lessons from their demise? Show more

Rob Newman tells the story of the extinction of Miss Waldron's Red Colobus. If the poaching doesn't kill you, and the deforestation doesn't kill you, then maybe isolation will. Show more

Rob Newman tell the story of the near-extinction of the white-tailed eagle from the skies of the United Kingdom. And what we can learn from their triumphant return. Show more

Rob Newman tells the story of the extinction of Steller's Sea Cow. Hungry urchins, struggling sea-otters, and a cruel fur-trade all had a role in the demise of this gentle giant Show more