Last of the Passenger Pigeons Died Sept. 1, 1914. Nature Does Have It's Limits.

Though they once numbered in the billions, the last of the passenger pigeons, named “Martha,” died in captivity at the Cincinnati Zoo on September 1, 1914. The species was done in by market hunting—and a tragically false belief in nature’s endless bounty.

Passenger pigeons are gone but not forgotten. WildEarth Guardians annually commemorates Martha by inspiring action to protect other imperiled birds from extinction. This year we are pleased to update you on our continuing efforts to protect birds under the Endangered Species Act.

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