
Dodo
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The Dodo was a large, flightless bird endemic to the island of Mauritius, famous for its unfortunate extinction in the late 17th century. It has become a global icon for human-induced species loss.
Where to spot
**Extinct.** Formerly endemic to the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.
How to spot
**Not applicable for wild observation.** Historical accounts and skeletal remains suggest it was a ground-dwelling bird that fed on fallen fruits. Its iconic image features a stout body, greyish plumage, a large hooked beak, and small, vestigial wings.
When to spot
**Not observable.** Extinct since the late 17th century.
Where to spot
**Extinct.** Formerly endemic to the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.
How to spot
**Not applicable for wild observation.** Historical accounts and skeletal remains suggest it was a ground-dwelling bird that fed on fallen fruits. Its iconic image features a stout body, greyish plumage, a large hooked beak, and small, vestigial wings.
When to spot
**Not observable.** Extinct since the late 17th century.
The Dodo laid a single egg per breeding season, a characteristic that made its population particularly vulnerable to predation by introduced animals, contributing significantly to its rapid decline.
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