In the 19th century, the great auk, resembling a penguin but biologically unrelated, faced relentless hunting for its meat, oil, and feathers. Despite conservation efforts, humans continued to decimate their population. The last known great auk in Britain was killed under superstitious beliefs that it was a witch controlling the weather. This event symbolized the end of this once-abundant species.
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by Lucas Reilly في getpocket.com 02-21-2024
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