Extinction Advent calendar – Day 1

Do you feel any grief for the death of our wild heritage?

Extinction Advent calendar Day 1.

Today’s extinct animal of the British Isles: The Great Auk. This hugely impressive seabird finally became extinct in 1844. They were killed to make feather pillows and mattresses. Was it worth it, looking back? We live in wildlife poverty and most of us don’t know it.

Extinction; coming to a British species near you soon.

What will tomorrow’s extinct species be?