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The Extinction of the Great Auk

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This chapter follows explorers Alfred Newton and John Woolley on their quest for the extinct Great Auk along Iceland's rugged coastline. Their journey culminates in the sobering discovery of the bird's remains, prompting a reflection on ecological loss and human impact on biodiversity.

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