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This Christmas, papier mache artisans in Srinagar have given wings to thousands of dodos, a bird that became extinct in 1681 within 80 years of its interaction with humans and exposure to depleting forests. About Dodo Bird: Scientific name: Raphus cucullatus Characteristics: It had grayish feathers and a distinctive large, hooked beak. Habitat: Endemic to the island of Mauritius and lived in forests Evolutionary History: It evolved to be flightless due to the absence of predators on Mauritius. The dodo likely had strong running abilities. Discovery and Extinction: Extinct in 1681. Dodos were last seen in Mauritius. The bird is important to the place and is the national emblem there. |
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