The extinction of the Great Auk
Date Range
1775 – 1840
Title
The extinction of the Great Auk
What occurred
In 1775 it became illegal to hunt the bird for its feathers or eggs, but hunting them for using as fishing bait was still allowed. Eventually, only 65 years later in 1840 the last Great Auk was seen.
Location
Scotland
Image Citation
https://images.app.goo.gl/xPib9LAkmtcAr9hS6
Student name(s)
Jack Wiley
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