Lesson 18 Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the extinction of the Great Auk.
A
These birds were hunted by sailors for their meat and feathers and then their island was submerged into the ocean after a volcanic eruption. Their numbers dwindled until the last Great Auk egg was stepped on.
2
Q
What three events in 1916 brought the numbers of the last living Heath Hens down to 150?
A
There was a fire, a harsh winter, and an invasion of Northern Goshawks that brought the number of Heath Hens down to 150.
3
Q
In what ways have humans endangered the lives fo bird species?
A
Humans have endangered the lives of birds by cutting down forests and introducing new species to the wild.
