Martha the Pigeon’s Legacy Lives On

Martha, the last passenger pigeon, died in 1914—but her story’s far from over. She’s now a stuffed bird on display at the Smithsonian’s new exhibit “From These Lands,” opening June 18th, celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Over 600 rare artifacts from across the U.S. will be showcased, highlighting nature’s diversity and cultural heritage. Martha’s arrival—shipped in a 300-pound block of ice from Cincinnati—serves as a chilling reminder of how human actions led to her species’ extinction in just a century. The exhibit urges us to learn from the past to protect species still vanishing today. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/05fc8cb78b35cc04