Although the dodo is often depicted on the shores of Mauritius, it was in fact a forest-dwelling bird.
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Although the dodo is often depicted on the shores of Mauritius, it was in fact a forest-dwelling bird.
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Approved version OWNER-REVIEW-20261108T131112377 · last approved 8 November 2026
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Interference by introduced animals, together with excessive hunting of the dodo for food, led to its complete extinction by 1681.
Raphus cucullatus is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List, according to a 2016 assessment.
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