Painting of the Dodo by Roelandt Savery executed in ca. 1626 and held at the NHMUK, London.
The Dodo (Raphus cucullatus Linnaeus, 1758) a giant, flightless pigeon endemic to the Mascarene island of Mauritius, became extinct just three centuries ago. As one of the earliest species to be id…
Source: Once upon a time, there was a Dodo. | Letters from Gondwana.
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What a tragic loss. This unusual bird would be a treat for the eyes. The fate of the Dodo must be heeded as a warning.
Best wishes, Pete.
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The Dodo’s fate has been known for long enough yet it has failed to act as a warning so I doubt it’s going to make any difference now when the near-extinction of tigers etc is not acting as a wake-up call. Bloody humans!
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Very true…
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