
The Last Carolina Parakeet and Other Endlings
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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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