dodo

GPTKB entity

Statements (87)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Palaeognathae
gptkbp:aftermath hunting
introduced species
cautionary tale
gptkbp:appearance plump body
gptkbp:art_style various artworks
paintings and illustrations
gptkbp:behavior ground-nesting
gptkbp:caused_by human activity
gptkbp:color large and hooked
gptkbp:conservation_efforts none after extinction
gptkbp:conservation_status extinct
importance of habitat preservation
gptkbp:cultural_references various media
used in idioms and expressions
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of extinction
gptkbp:diet fruits
gptkbp:discovered_by 17th century
gptkbp:ecological_role seed disperser
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
about the size of a grapefruit
gptkbp:environmental_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:family Raphidae
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:Alice_in_Wonderland
gptkbp:famous_quote “ As dead as a dodo.”
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Dutch_sailors
gptkbp:first_flight flightless
gptkbp:foot stout and strong
gptkbp:fossil_record gptkb:Mauritius
limited
limited due to habitat
subfossil remains
gptkbp:genetic_diversity ancient DNA analysis
DNA analysis conducted
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Raphus
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Mauritius
forests
gptkbp:has_exhibition natural history museums
specimens in natural history museums
gptkbp:height about 1 meter
gptkbp:historical_debate debates on extinction causes
gptkbp:historical_figure varied
gptkbp:historical_significance early conservation discussions
early example of human-caused extinction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label dodo
gptkbp:is_observed_in late 17th century
gptkbp:is_popular_in gptkb:Alice's_Adventures_in_Wonderland
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:philosopher
representative of human impact on species
gptkbp:last_appearance 1662
gptkbp:mythology featured in literature
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Mauritius
gptkbp:nesting built nests on the ground
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Person
gptkb:dog_breed
cats
rats
gptkbp:public_awareness raised awareness of conservation issues
extinction awareness campaigns
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Nicobar_pigeon
gptkb:Raphus
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:bird
gptkbp:related_works extinction studies
gptkbp:reproduction lay eggs
ground nesting
gptkbp:research studied for extinction causes
extinction dynamics
gptkbp:research_interest paleontology
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:Zord
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Raphus_cucullatus
gptkbp:size about 1 meter tall
gptkbp:species gptkb:Raphus_cucullatus
gptkbp:symbol biodiversity loss
gptkbp:symbolism loss of biodiversity
used in discussions of extinction.
gptkbp:tail_type grayish-brown
short and tufted
gptkbp:weight about 10-18 kg
gptkbp:wildlife 1681
17th century
deforestation
biodiversity loss
rats
rapid decline in 17th century
gptkbp:wingspan small and not functional