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Lost count of how many Hen Harriers I've seen so far on These incredible birds are so persecuted on UK mainland that they're heading towards extinction in England.

'The Last Skydancer' painted by Janet Robinson in aid of

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The Guam Kingfisher is a species which now exists only in captivity. Driven to extinction by invasive predators in its native habitat, this kingfisher is kept alive through the efforts of zoos and museums. Their hope is to one day reintroduce the birds to the wild.

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The heads of several extinct pterodactyloids.

(Credit: Julio Lacerda)

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Two pictures for - a cute wee and all ready to strut his stuff :) Have a great week everyone!

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For we mourn the loss of the Passenger Pigeon, once the most abundant bird in North America but now extinct for over 100 years. These Pigeons are found in Rex Brasher's 'Birds and Trees of North America.' Read his musings on the species here: https://t.co/oxBAQVobJg

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Resplendent in her glittering coat and holographic hair and hooves, the Holocorn can cause severe eye damage if stared at while in direct sun. Her feathers are coveted as the rare ingredient in indie nail polishes (and hunted by Lisa Frank nearly to extinction).

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Today’s extinct animal of the British Isles The Dalmatian Pelican.
A magnificent bird with a wingspan of up to 3.5 metres. Extinct in Britain due to habitat loss and human disturbance. Illustration, Edward Lear, 1837.
We live in wildlife poverty and most of us don't know it.

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Rather late this week ! E is for Einiosaurus although I'm thinking it looks more like :)

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Happy
Today commemorates the of the (Pinguinus impennis), a large flightless in the family that lived in the North Atlantic and was hunted to extinction in 1844. Let's and our extant seabirds!

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Catching up on - here's my :) Looks like he has a bit of dachshund about him!

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