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The Extinction of the Great Auk
June 3, 1844. After becoming collector’s items for being a rare species, the last pair of great auks is killed by fishermen. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listenin...
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The Extinction of the Great Auk is an episode from History Daily by Audioboom. June 3, 1844. After becoming collector’s items for being a rare species, the last pair of great auks is killed by fishermen. This episode originally aired in 202...
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Published Jun 3, 2026, 15:28 long, audio available.
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