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Further back in history, the larger auk species played an important part in colonization and the economy of the Arctic. — John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, "Some words on birds and their impact on Alaska and the rest of the world," 24 June 2018 Man has long imperilled beast, as reflected by the extinction of the passenger pigeon, great auk, and Tasmanian tiger. — Hannah Beech, The New Yorker, "Pandas, Pangolins, and China’s Fitful Attempts at Wildlife Conservation," 30 Apr. 2017 Another big bird that's no longer with us is the great auk—a favorite of Bill Rapley, the Toronto Zoo's executive director of conservation. — Michael Doolittle, National Geographic, "What’s Your Favorite Extinct Species? Scientists’ Top Picks," 16 Apr. 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'auk.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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