The Demise of the Dodo Bird: a Cautionary Tale of Extinctio
Words: 479 Pages: 2 1227The story of the dodo bird's extinction is one of the saddest tales of human impact on wildlife. These birds were native to Mauritius, a small island in the Indian Ocean. They were big, about three feet tall, with a chunky body and a hefty beak. But despite their unique appearance, they couldn't fly, which unfortunately made them easy targets for humans. Back in the late 1600s, sailors and settlers showed up on Mauritius. They weren't just interested in exploring—they […]