The Oxford Dodo - Oxford University Museum of Natural History
The dodo ( Raphus cucullatus ) was a flightless bird endemic to the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. It is widely recognized as an icon of human-induced extinction. Dodo (430) mp4
: Having evolved without natural predators, dodos were notably fearless of humans, a trait often misinterpreted as "stupidity". They were ground-nesting birds that primarily ate fruits and seeds. The Oxford Dodo - Oxford University Museum of