At present, researchers are trying to unravel the mystery of the disappearance of this bird, which is unable to fly.
Dodo was last seen in 182.
There are currently no living dodo birds for research. However, its remains remain. The skeleton of this bird is preserved in a museum in Mauritius.
Scientists are currently studying the bones of the dodo bird to find the unknown bird.
Trying to find out more about them. One such study by the University of Cape Town in South Africa found some detailed information about their growth and reproduction.

In 1598, the Dutch explorer Admiral Webrand van Warwijk's expedition to Mauritius revealed the first dodo bird. He named it ‘Waglovogen’ meaning ungodly bird. They gave such a name because of the bad taste of the meat of this bird. And he said that the black birds look like pigeons and doves. But there are many differences in shape and weight. They are three and a half feet in length and weigh about 20 kg.
Studies have shown that dodo birds reach adult size very quickly after hatching. Scientists said that their eggs hatched in August. During this time the trees of the island of Mauritius are full of different fruits. Dodo birds used to eat these fruits like gourmets and eat them. That is why the explorers who witnessed the activities of the dodo bird called it a gluttonous bird.
After hatching in the rainy season, the birds would grow up quickly by eating extra food. From November to March, many storms and disasters hit Mauritius. At this time there is not much food on the island. This rapid growth of dodo birds as a strategy to survive in such an adverse environment.
Despite its rapid adult size, the dodo had to wait several years for the breed to multiply. On the island of Mauritius, there were no birds of prey to feed on. So they used to spread the family without fear.
The researchers also said that after laying eggs, the amount of minerals in the bones of dodo birds decreases, as a result of which old feathers fall off and new feathers grow in their body.
Sailors of the 16th century said that the color of their feathers was black. Probably a factor as to why they're doing so poorly. Dodo feathers are gray-brown after birth, the researchers said. During the laying season, these feathers fall off and dark feathers grow.
Researchers also say that the bird became extinct less than 100 years after humans arrived on the island of Mauritius 350 years ago! Humans are the main cause of extinction.
Dodo was a very stupid bird. There is a proverb in English ‘Death like Dodo’ meaning death like a fool. A death that the victim has no idea about. Dodo birds were not at all frightened when they saw people, but they would come to people in crowds out of curiosity. So they become easy prey for human beings.
As mentioned earlier, eating this bird was disgusting. But as there is no alternative to food on the island of Mauritius, the explorers are forced to start eating them. Dodo birds nested in the ground and laid eggs so people could easily steal their eggs. Apart from the purpose of eating, the explorers used to kill the dodo birds indiscriminately whenever they saw them.
The dodo bird was an easy target for any predator. People take dogs, cats, monkeys, pigs, rats and other animals to Mauritius. As a result, the island's environment has become increasingly unsuitable for dodo birds. In an instant, the bird disappeared from the face of the earth forever.
