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Bullocks great auk (Pinguinus impennis) egg
Bullocks great auk (Pinguinus impennis) egg held in the Natural History Museum at Tring. The great auk was hunted to extinction in the middle of the 19th Century. 1962.1.5 (composite image) Date: 1962
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In this photograph, a Bullock's great auk (Pinguinus impennis) egg rests delicately on a black background, its speckled surface reflecting the soft light of the studio. The great auk, also known as the Atlantic puffin or the great penguin, was a flightless seabird that once inhabited the North Atlantic Ocean. This egg, now preserved in the Natural History Museum at Tring, is a poignant reminder of a species hunted to extinction in the middle of the 19th century. The great auk, a member of the Charadriiformes order and the Alcidae family, was an even-toed ungulate, belonging to the class Mammalia and the subclass Theria. It was the largest of the auks, with a height of up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) and a weight of up to 7 kg (15.4 lbs). The Bullock's great auk was a crucial food source for early human populations in the North Atlantic, and its population decline began with the arrival of European settlers. The egg, with its intricate pattern of dark and light speckles, is a testament to the natural beauty of the great auk. Its preservation in the Natural History Museum at Tring is a vital record of the history of this once-thriving species. The eggshell, a fragile and precious relic, is a reminder of the importance of conservation efforts to protect endangered species and preserve biodiversity for future generations. This photograph, taken in 1962, is a studio shot that captures the essence of the great auk's legacy. It is a powerful reminder of the interconnectedness of all living beings and the importance of preserving the natural world for future generations. The Bullock's great auk may be extinct, but its memory lives on, inspiring us to continue our efforts to protect the planet's diverse ecosystems and the creatures that call them home.
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