Extinct is forever. I wish that no other bird would ever join the list but the sad thing is that several probably already have. In fact, the Alaotra Grebe was just officially declared extinct and BirdLife International wants you to tell them if and why you care.
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Thank you for your support Corey and 10,000 birds.
We’ve had some really inspirational comments today on our story:
http://www.birdlife.org/community/2010/05/alaotra-grebe-extinction-do-you-care/#comments
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One Madagascan species lost but ALL of you can help to save the Madagascan Pochard! Here is how!!!!!!
http://www.wwt.org.uk/our-work/wetland-wildlife/madagascar-pochard/wwt-team-pochard-blog
Give up a cup of coffee and that bottle of wine! Yes, you can help a species that like the Grebe is almost gone!
I have helped and will continue to do so!