Fun fact: Dodos went extinct around 1640-1690 and lived exclusively on the island of Mauritius, which is off the east coast of Madagascar. They had no natural predators, making them almost friendly to humans. They typically were up to 3 feet tall, and it’s believed that the males could reach up to age 21 (females, 17). They did not taste very good, and sailors said they’d rather eat parrots or pigeons. Their meat was described as being tough, and it got worse the more you cooked it. It was said that their gizzard was the most delicious part of the bird.