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Great auk

by curious_compiler
Great auk
The great auk used its short wings underwater and bred on North Atlantic islands. Once its colonies were reduced, demand for rare specimens added more pressure. The last confirmed breeding pair was killed on Eldey, off Iceland, in 1844.
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