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Extant literature refers to written works that have survived from the past and are still available today. This can include books, manuscripts, and other forms of written material that have not been lost or destroyed over time.
The order of the Monotremata contains the fewest species, with only five extant species. These species include the platypus and four species of echidnas.
The manatee belongs to the genus Trichechus, which consists of three extant species: the West Indian manatee, the Amazonian manatee, and the West African manatee.
The Beaver (genus Castor) Castorincludes two extant species, Castor Canadensis (North America Beaver) Castor Fiber (European Beaver).
Elephants belong to the family Elephantidae and the genus Elephas. There are three extant species of elephants: the African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), the African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis), and the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus).
Giraffes belong to the family Giraffidae, which includes the only two living species of giraffes: the northern giraffe and the southern giraffe.