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