| In 1505 Pedro Mascarenhas discovered East of Madagascar 2 islands, that later were known as Mauricio, the longest, and Reunion. Rodriguez island was discovered later, in 1545. Inconcerned of theese facts, the dodo lived in the 3 islands. | | In a medium without depredators and with a suitable life, the dodo forgot to fly, his wings atrophied, and neglected his nests. When the man arrived was massively hunted and the domestic animals ete his eggs and chickens. | | Within 200 years of coexistence with man, the dodo disappeared for ever. The last mention of his presence was reported in 1681. |
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