Unraveling the Enigma of the Dodo: A New Era in Understanding Extinction The dodo, a bird that has captivated human imagination for centuries, has long been portrayed as a dim witted creature destined for extinction by its own ineptitude.
However, recent research suggests this narrative may be entirely wrong. The study, conducted using high resolution CT scans on rare dodo skulls, reveals a far more nuanced picture of the bird's biology.
Researchers at the University of Lethbridge in Canada and the Natural History Museum Denmark found that the dodo likely had a stronger sense of smell than its modern pigeon and dove relatives.