Great Auk (Pinguinus impennis): Causes of Extinction, Range, and Diet Explained

The Great Auk (Pinguinus impennis) is a now extinct seabird. It became extinct due to overhunting. They lived in the North Atlantic Ocean and fed on fish.Auks are similar to penguins, but differ in that they have some ability to fly (although very limited), are more capable of walking, and have larg...