Episode
The Extinction of the Great Auk
- Podcast
- History Daily
- Published
- Jun 3, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 928
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Summary
June 3, 1844. After becoming collector’s items for being a rare species, the last pair of great auks is killed by fishermen. This episode originally aired in 2025. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.