GIANT MOA
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The Giant Moa, like all other moa species probably went extinct sometime in the early 1500’s due
to over hunting when Maori people arrived in New Zealand.
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June 24, 2012 was the date that Lonesome George, the last Pinta Island tortoise, died marking the extinction of his species. That day is already deemed "Swim a Lap Day" and "Take Your Dog to Work Day". It seems that June 24th would be the perfect spot for another holiday, what I'd like to call "Extinction Awareness Day". Until that holiday idea comes to fruition, I'll use this site to share stories about extinct creatures from the past 350 years.
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