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The Last Carolina Parakeet and Other Endlings

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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The Extinction and Preservation of Passenger Pigeons

This chapter examines the extinction of the passenger pigeon, its last confirmed sighting in the wild, failed breeding programs, and the preservation of Martha at the Smithsonian. It also mentions the taxidermy preservation of another species called Incas, and a sponsor break.

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