Once abundant on the island of Mauritius, the Dodo bird became an iconic symbol of extinction due to human actions. This flightless bird evolved without natural predators, making it easy prey for ...

Dodo, Raphus cucullatus, Didus ineptus, extinct flightless bird. Illustration signed S (George Shaw), but appears based on George Edwards' illustration in 'A Natural History of Uncommon Birds,' 1750.