Gone but not forgotten 🐧 The Great Auk vanished in the 1800s due to human hunting, providing a powerful reminder for us to protect our planet’s vulnerable species. 🌎 Read our new blog by Kate Whiteway, Science Communication student (MSc) at the University of Sheffield, to find out more about the tragic extinction of this majestic bird. 🔗 https://www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk/blog/pushing-the-great-auks-into-extinction-by-kate-whiteway/ #Extinction #Animals #Wildlife #NaturalScience #Yorkshire #