Historical Events tagged with "great auk"
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Natural Disasters
Last Great Auks Killed off Newfoundland
June 3rd, 1844 180 years ago
The last two known great auks were killed by fishermen off the coast of Newfoundland. These large, flightless birds were hunted for their feathers and meat, ultimately leading to their extinction. The incident marked a significant loss in biodiversity, as the great auk had been a symbol of the rich wildlife that once thrived in the region.
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