Dodo, late 18th century. Artist: Unknown

Dodo, late 18th century. Artist: Unknown

1-156-985 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Dodo, late 18th century. The dodo (Raphus cucullatus, formerly Didus ineptus), an extinct flightless bird from Mauritius. First observed by Portuguese sailors in about 1507, by 1681 the dodo was extinct due to a combination of circumstances including killing for food by men, introduction of animals such as the rat, and destruction of its forest habitat.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :

Medium
  1. Engraving

Geographic Hierarchy

World Africa Mauritius Mauritius

  1. 20 17 00 S , 057 33 00 E

Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Animal Life

Society & Culture Issues & Causes


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2722x3850
File Size : 30,703kb


Aliases

  1. 002827
  1. 002827
  1. 0390003771
  1. 1-156-985
  1. 1156985
  1. 3771

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