Discover what caused the extinction of the Dodo bird in 1681.
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>
The Dodo bird is extinct because humans hunted them. We need to protect animals so they don't disappear forever.
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4 activities you can do with your child now >>>
- Discuss with your child about extinction and what it means. Talk about how animals can become extinct and why it's important to protect endangered species. - Research together about the Dodo bird and show pictures or videos to help your child understand what it looked like and where it lived. - Take a trip to a natural history museum to see exhibits about extinct animals, including the Dodo bird. - Encourage your child to draw or create their own version of the Dodo bird, using the video as inspiration.
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Pretend play with your child >>>
GAME: Dodo Extinction Instruct your child to act as a Dodo bird while you ask them a series of questions about their habitat, behaviors, and interactions with humans. Explain how humans played a role in the extinction of the Dodo bird. Discuss how this event has influenced conservation efforts today.
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>
Protect endangered species before they become extinct. Once they're gone, they're gone forever.
