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

The sad story of the dodo bird is an important reminder of human impact. While we know … See more

There are few descriptions of the preferred habitat of this species. Reports and sketches suggest that they lived in forests on the dry portions of the island’s coast. Scientists h… 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