Discover what caused the extinction of the Dodo bird in 1681.

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Tips for Parents

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>

    Protect endangered species before they become extinct. Once they're gone, they're gone forever.