By Gurpreet Singh | October 01, 2025
The dodo, a flightless bird from Mauritius, disappeared in the 17th century due to human activity and introduced predators.
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Overhunting, habitat destruction and invasive species led to the rapid extinction of the once-common dodo bird.
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Scientists study preserved bones and feathers to extract ancient DNA, offering clues for potential de-extinction techniques.
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Advances in cloning may allow insertion of dodo DNA into closely related bird species’ eggs for revival experiments.
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Reviving extinct animals raises ethical questions, including ecological disruption, animal welfare and resource allocation for conservation.
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Reintroducing the dodo could affect island ecosystems, requiring careful planning to avoid negative consequences for native species.
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De-extinction highlights the need for preserving endangered species today to prevent repeating history with irreversible extinctions.
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Scientists worldwide are debating feasibility, with media attention sparking fascination about seeing a living dodo again.
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Technical hurdles remain, including incomplete DNA sequences and difficulty replicating dodo physiology in modern birds.
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Some research focuses on pigeons, dodo’s closest relatives, experimenting with genetic traits to recreate its iconic features.
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