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How the quirky puffin became a symbol of the climate crisis – and hope

In an extract from his new book, the nature historian explains how technology could help the seabird survive For centuries human beings have exploited puffins, harvesting them by the thousand on their breeding grounds for their food and feathers. Over time, though, this relationship has changed, so that today we have come to love them, celebrating their quirky character and comical appearance and giving them a…

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