1101: The Extinction of the Great Auk

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June 3, 1844. After becoming collector’s items for being a rare species, the last pair of great auks is killed by fishermen. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

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