gonochoric/gonochoristic/dioecious (sexes separate).One sailor told about hearing the cries of a young dodo in its nest, which sounded "like that of a young goose." (Fuller, 1987 Greenway, 1958) There, the female would lay one egg, which she would protect and raise. Several people have described the nests the dodo made as being deep in the forest, in a bed of grass. Specifics about mating and incubation periods are not known. (Strickland and Melville, 1848 Fuller, 1987 Greenway, 1958 Britannica, 1986) One witness went so far as to describe it as grotesque. Those who saw it, marveled at the unique shape and size. Many words have been devoted to the long, crooked and hooked beak, which was light green or pale yellow in color and was one of the most distinguishing features of the dodo. The head was a lighter grey than the body, with small, yellow eyes. On the end of the legs were four toes, three in front and one acting as a thumb in back, all with thick, black claws. The dodo's legs were short and stubby and yellow in color. Because it was flightless, those who saw the bird often thought it had no real wings at all, describing them as "little winglets." Study of the skeleton reveals, however, that the dodo did in fact have wings that were simply not used for flight, much like penguins' wings. It had small wings that were far too weak to ever lift the dodo off the ground. The dodo was a large, plump bird covered in soft, grey feathers, with a plume of white at its tail. From these records and pictures, scientists and ornithologists have pieced together a fairly detailed composite of the dodo. There are a few fossils excavated from the island, which are kept at the British Museum, and a foot and a beak which are preserved at Oxford, but there are no complete stuffed specimens (models in museums are based on partial remains). There are accounts from the diaries and writings of the sailors and captains who landed on Mauritius in the 16th and 17th century, drawings from the few humans who were able to witness them alive (although, it can't even be proven that all the artists who rendered the dodo ever actually saw one). Our present day knowledge of what the dodo looked like is based on several sources. However, the dodo made its home primarily in the forest. The island of Mauritius is home to a variety of biomes, such as plains, small mountains, forests, and reefs all along the shores. (Britannica, 1986)Īlthough many pictures and stories place the dodo along the shores of Mauritius, it was actually a forest-dwelling bird. Elegant polished safety glass and heat resistant.Dodo birds were once the inhabitants of Mauritius, a small, oyster-shaped island which lies approximately 500 miles east of Madagascar. Sentimental and practical, personalised photo mugs make perfect gifts for loved ones, friends or work colleaguesĪccessorise your space with decorative, soft cushionsĪrchive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Elegant polished safety toughened glass and heat resistant, matching Place Mats are also availableĮnjoy your favourite drink from a mug decorated with an image you love. Photo postcards are a great way to stay in touch with family and friends. The next best thing to owning the original artwork, with a soft textured natural surface, our fine art reproduction prints meet the standard of the most critical museum curators Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space Photo prints supplied in custom cut card mount ready for framingīevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much moreĬanvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Poster prints are produced on Vibrant Poster Paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking posters which are also ideal for framingĬontemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion Photo prints are produced on Vibrant Archival Photo Paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing Our standard Photo Prints (ideal for framing) are sent same or next working day, with most other items shipped a few days later.
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