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The known species of animal that have become extinct in South Africa are:

The Quagga (a zebra-like animal) in 1883.
The Cape Warthog around 1900.
The Cape Serval (a large cat) unknown date.
The Bluebuck / Blue Antelope around 1800.

The T-rex / dinosaur around 44billion yrs ago

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The coelacanth, a fish that was thought to be extinct for millions of years was discovered in 1938 off the east coast of South Africa. Subsequently it has been "re-discovered" in various locations up the east coast of Africa.

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There cannot be any. Once its extinct its no longer found, and if it can be found in South Africa, it is not an extinct plant.

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Yes. The study of botany is offered in South Africa's major univerisities.

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