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Title Great auk extinction: Humans wiped out giant seabird Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet BBC News Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 27/11/19 Description "The great auk will always hold a place in my heart," Dr Jessica Thomas says.
The Swansea-based scientist spent years piecing together an ancient DNA puzzle that suggests hunting by humans caused this giant seabird's demise.
Dr Thomas studied bone and tissue samples from 41 museum specimens during a PhD at both Bangor and Copenhagen University.
The findings paint a picture of how vulnerable even the most common species are to human exploitation.Producer/Author Victoria Gill URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-50563953# Persons Jessica Thomas, Gary Carvalho