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