These birds were rather large and stout. Partially fossilized remains allow us to estimate that these birds stood approximately 3 ft. tall. Based on their bone structure a… See more

There are few descriptions of the preferred habitat of this species. Reports and … See more

Dodos lived exclusively on the island of Mauritius. Some evidence suggests they also lived on l’île aux Benitiers off the western coast of Mauritius. Their close relatives, th… See more

A Dutch researcher penned the only account of this bird’s diet. This account only mentioned the consumption of fruit, but they likely fed on other sources as well. Scientists b… See more