dodó
The dodó, commonly known as the dodo (Raphus cucullatus), was a flightless bird that inhabited the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. The name dodó is a variation used in some languages; the scientific name is Raphus cucullatus. It became extinct in the late 17th century, within a century of its discovery by humans.
The dodo stood about 1 meter tall and weighed roughly 10–20 kilograms. It had greyish-brown plumage, a
Ecology and behavior: The dodo is believed to have been a ground-dwelling herbivore or frugivore, feeding on
Decline and extinction: European sailors first documented the species in the late 1590s. A combination of overhunting,
Legacy: The dodo has become a symbol of human-driven extinction and environmental change. It appears in culture,