
The Dodo: A Tale of an Extinct Flightless Bird
solsticeuniversity.com – The dodo (Raphus cucullatus), an iconic symbol of extinction, was a flightless bird native to Mauritius, an island in the Indian Ocean. Standing about three feet tall, with a plump body, stubby wings, and a distinctive hooked beak, the dodo thrived in isolation until humans arrived. Its story is a poignant reminder of…