The Dodos are known to be endemic to Mauritius that is 500 miles from the Eastern Coast of Madagascar. Thus, they soon started to transform and evolve in their respective ways. Their wings became more minor their beaks grew larger. Over the years, their descendants continued to grow and become heavier in no time. Since it was a predator-free area with abundant food, they found this place suitable for living. More than 26 million years ago, these birds found their solace in the Indian Ocean while exploring it. However, they also ate nuts, seeds, bulbs and roots to survive. It is said that Dodos mostly thrived on fruits as they were herbivores. It is said that Dodos ate too many fruits and survived adequately even during the worst seasons. Thus, they generally walked on the Islands in search of food and shelter. Like the Ostrich and Kiwi, even they had short breasts that made it difficult for them to fly. They also had blue-grey plumage and had curly feathers that looked beautiful on them. With short and thick wings, it became difficult for these birds to make a flight. We also know that they weighed around 50 pounds and had compact yellow legs. They were said to be large birds with a beak either yellow or colourless. These forest-dwelling species survived on two legs with their family species in the Macrene Islands and Reunion. They are said to be relatives of the modern Pigeons. Dodos were flightless birds that went into extinction during the 16th century.
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