![]() ![]() Is that why it became our symbol of extinction? If we see only the dodo, think only of the dodo, and tell ourselves its extinction was inevitable, maybe we shift responsibility. ![]() We feel that the dodo was “ so ludicrous that it was destined to become extinct“. All could be considered more appealing that the poufy chicken-like dodo. The poster makes it obvious in an attractive way that Mauritius lost wildly different species across three major animal groups, including even a crazy-looking parrot and giant tortoises. Why, though? Of all the unique species Mauritius lost, at first glance it seems like an unlikely pick: ![]() This one extinct species has fascinated magazine writers, blogging scientists, academic researchers, and definitely Mauritians. David Quammen used it in his book, poetically describing the kind of one-last-sad-dodo-dies-alone-in-a-cold-cave situation that makes conservationists feel like throwing up. Their latest campaign used “ The Lonely Dodo“, a tragic solitaire-playing cartoon, to fundraise for their endangered species projects. A stylized dodo is the logo for Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. You could be forgiven for thinking the dodo is alive and well, however. Except apparently in the minds of googlers, as “related searches” that pop up include “where do dodo birds live” and “dodo found 2015”. You can stay at Dodo Apartments, grab at beer at Flying Dodo brewery, and even play the Mauritius-themed escape game Dodoquest, in which you can Save the Last Dodos and find a dodo egg.īut you cannot…actually see a dodo. Shops sell row upon row of tiny dodo figurines in all shapes and sizes, dodo jewelry, dodo towels, dodo shirts, dodo rum, and products stamped with the colourful icon “Made in Dodoland”. It starts when the entry card you fill out on your flight is covered in dodo drawings. One of the things I’ve found the most interesting about living in Mauritius is that their entirely extinct dodo bird, Raphus cucullatus, is everywhere. As this year’s “ Canada’s New Noah” scholarship winner, Laura shares her wildlife conservation field work with us from Mauritius. ![]()
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