Message from Martha
Species Extinction and
Survival in the 21st Century
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The Message from Martha documentary film is an important component of Project Passenger Pigeon, an international effort commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the passing of Martha and her species. Learn more here about this ambitious project aimed at raising awareness of human caused extinction and inspiring building a sustainable relationship with other species. |
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| Almost 100 years ago, we drove the most abundant bird species in North America extinct. They were sleek and beautiful, and were also a cheap source of protein and fun to shoot at. They were called passenger pigeons— not to be confused with carrier pigeons or homing pigeons of today.
“Why,” you might ask, “should I care about pigeons, especially ones that are extinct?” Because these birds are proof that super abundance is not enough to protect a species from extinction. All species are vulnerable. As late as the 1860s, huge flocks still darkened North American skies for three days at a time. But by 1900, none could be found in the wild. And on September 1, 1914, Martha, (named after Martha Washington) the last surviving captive passenger pigeon, died in the Cincinnati Zoo. Message from Martha: Species Extinction & Survival in the 21st Century will be the keystone of an ambitious multi-media project that uses the passenger pigeon story to explore present day issues of species survival and extinction on land and in the sea. Message from Martha will use the lessons of the past to offer solutions to the sustainability challenges of our future. Find out more about why these birds matter and how this film documentary will help drive the vital cause of species survival. Use the site links above, left. |
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| To view the current promotional trailer for the Message from Martha documentary film— Click Here |