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The truth about Dodo and its extinction
You have heard the expression "died like a dodo" and wonder where it comes from?
What is Dodo?
Dodo is a plump gray bird, with white hair.
A common friendly bird, it wandered on Mauritius island in bulk, back when Mauritius was quite isolated and go home of a great animal.
Where does Dodo's name come from?
In 1598 AD, the Portuguese sailors were anchored in Mauritius, where they first discovered the bird.
The sailors mistook the nature and the curiosity of Dodo for stupidity.
How did Dodo be extinct?
Many people were killed by humans, during meals, for their feathers, or their eggs simply crushed under their feet.
The Portuguese brought their animals to them, which also led to the wide destruction of birds.
In 1618 AD, the last Dodo on earth was dead.
Many animals are extinct, just like the legendary Dodo.
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