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The complete guide to Dodo relatives, living and dead

10,000 Birds

For much more, see The history of the Dodo Raphus cucullatus and the penguin of Mauritius (PDF). It lived on the neighboring island of Rodrigues and lasted until the mid-18th century but, as another large, flightless bird on a small island, succumbed to humans as well. I also find this model compelling.