The dodo, Raphus cucullatus, a flightless pigeon endemic to Mauritius, became extinct during the 17th century due to anthropogenic activities. Scientists present new aspects of the life history of the dodo based on their analysis of its bone histology.

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The dodo, Raphus cucullatus, a flightless pigeon endemic to Mauritius, became extinct during the 17th century due to anthropogenic activities. Scientists present new aspects of the life history of the dodo based on their analysis of its bone histology.