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A Message from Martha: The Extinction of the Passenger Pigeon and its Relevance Today by Mark Avery
Category: Science & Natural History
September 1st, 2014 marked the centenary of one of the best-documented extinctions in history - the demise of the Passenger Pigeon. From being the commonest bird on the planet 50 years earlier, the species became extinct on that fateful day, with the death in Cincinnati Zoo of Martha - the last of her k ...Show more
A Message from Martha: The Extinction of the Passenger Pigeon and its Relevance Today by Mark Avery
Category: Science & Natural History | Series: Natural History Narratives
September 1st, 2014 marked the centenary of one of the best-documented extinctions in history - the demise of the Passenger Pigeon. From being the commonest bird on the planet 50 years earlier, the species became extinct on that fateful day, with the death in Cincinnati Zoo of Martha - the last of her k ...Show more
Remarkable Birds by Mark Avery
Category: Nature
A fascinating compendium showcasing the extraordinary wonders of the birds that share our world through exquisite ornithological illustrations, prints and drawings.We share the Earth with more than 10,000 species of birds and we have always been enchanted by them. Here, over 60 birds, organized thematic ...Show more
Remarkable Birds by Mark Avery
Category: Animals
Humans share the Earth with more than 10,000 species of birds and have always been enchanted by them. Birds can be a sign of the changing seasons, a symbol of freedom, or simply a breathtaking vision of beauty. Remarkable Birds approaches these fascinating creatures thematically across eight sections c ...Show more
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