Stuff You Missed in History Class The Last Carolina Parakeet and Other Endlings
Feb 21, 2018
Explore the concept of 'endlings' and discuss several examples like the Carolina parakeet and the Passenger Pigeon. Dive into the rise and fall of the Passenger Pigeon, examining their extinction and preservation. Learn about Lonesome George, the last known Pinta Island tortoise, and the transformation of the Lorraine Motel into a national civil rights museum.
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Introduction
00:00 • 1min
Endlings: Last Surviving Members of Species
01:26 • 11min
The Death of Incus and Mention of Martha and Passenger Pigeons
12:38 • 2min
The Rise and Fall of the Passenger Pigeon
14:58 • 5min
The Extinction and Preservation of Passenger Pigeons
20:09 • 4min
Lonesome George: The Last Pinta Island Tortoise
24:02 • 9min
Transformation of the Lorraine Motel into a National Civil Rights Museum
33:24 • 3min