Great Auk egg

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Great Auk egg Apr 5, 2024 5:10:34 GMT -7

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Post by Jane on Apr 5, 2024 5:10:34 GMT -7

The Great Auk is extinct but an egg laid in the 1700s is going on display at the Natural History Museum in London. Great Auks were three feet tall and looked similar to penguins. Each female laid eggs with a different pattern so that she could identify hers in a crowded nesting area.

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Haz Moderator Chyloe Joined: October 2006 Posts: 3,284	Great Auk egg Apr 5, 2024 6:51:53 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Haz on Apr 5, 2024 6:51:53 GMT -7 It is interesting that an egg would still be available after all this time. Haz
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Adele Moderator Dr. Rattle Bucket Ph.D Joined: August 2005 Posts: 2,855 Pets: Hercules-Sulcata tortoise; Manzi-CAG; Maui-CAG; Ella-Dog	Great Auk egg Apr 13, 2024 17:15:15 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Adele on Apr 13, 2024 17:15:15 GMT -7 I read about them and their demise was so sad. That would be cool if they were able to reintroduce their dna using penguins or something like that.

Post by Jane on Apr 5, 2024 5:10:34 GMT -7

Post by Haz on Apr 5, 2024 6:51:53 GMT -7

Post by Adele on Apr 13, 2024 17:15:15 GMT -7