![]() ![]() Their rotund bodies proved too tasty and easy pickings for the waves of sailors that followed. In 1507, Portuguese ships slipped into the island’s harbor, which was the beginning of the end for the odd-looking bird. It had no natural predators on the island and was flightless. (Survived only long enough to give Roshan to Manny and Sid) Dodo Bird - Fell into a geyser. Nadia - Jumped over a waterfall while being chased by Diego. The dodo ( Raphus cucullatus) resided on the island of Mauritius, its only home, off the southeast corner of Africa, where it roamed around likely grazing on fruits and nuts or plucking marine invertebrates from the surf. Ice Age (2002) Eddie - Jumped off a cliff. The findings are published in the Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. However, new research suggests that the dodo was actually quite intelligent, bringing some vindication to the hapless bird. Click below to see other actors suggested for each role, and vote for who you think would play the role best. ![]() The dodo, the flightless island bird with a bulbous beak and portly frame, has been immortalized in popular culture since its disappearance from nature some three hundred years ago-albeit as a symbol of extinction, obsolescence, and stupidity (think the animated movie Ice Age, where, in a span of about 3 minutes, the film manages to transform the whole species into a punchline). Dodo Bird (Ice Age Scrat Tales) has been suggested to play 11 roles. A model that will be displayed at the American Museum of Natural History in a new exhibit highlighting the connection between dinosaurs and birds. ![]()
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