Pinguinus impennis, great auk

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The Natural History Museum / Alamy Stock Photo

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DTF8EA

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2758 x 2979 px | 23.4 x 25.2 cm | 9.2 x 9.9 inches | 300dpi

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Natural History Museum, London

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This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

Oil painting on canvas by John Gerrad Keulemans (undated). 229 x 205

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