Dodo Collection (page 5)

White dodo and red-breasted goose.. Handcolored lithograph by J. Smit from Transactions of the Zoological Society of London, Volume 6, 1868

Dodo head, Raphus cucullatus, Didus ineptus.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Leg of a dodo, Raphus cucullatus, Didus ineptus, extinct flightless bird.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Dodo, Raphus cucullatus, with camel, dragonfly and dogfish.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Frederic Martyns New Dictionary of Natural History, Harrison, London, 1785

Dodo, Raphus cucullatus, extinct bird.. Handcolored lithograph from Leopold Josef Fitzingers Picturebook of the Natural History of Birds, Vienna, 1864

Silhouette of girl in cloche hat
Full length silhouette of a little girl called Dodo, wearing a cloche hat and holding a toy. Date: circa 1930s

Dodo (Raphus cucullatus)
Antique illustration of Dodo (Raphus cucullatus)

A Dodo bird hides in a dense jungle near a stream filled with large mossy boulders

A pair of Dodo birds drinking at a river

THE DODO

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Dodo and an Older Woman Reclining before a Mirror, German, 1880 - 1938, 1909, pen and black ink on heavy gray-green paper

2603393; out of copyright

Dodo

Head of Dodo at Oxford

Dodo from Bontius

Dodo from Clusius

Dodo from Herbert

CARROLL: ALICE, 1922. Illustration by Thomas Health Robinson for Lewis Carroll s
CARROLL: ALICE, 1922. Illustration by Thomas Health Robinson for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland. Illustration, 1922

CARROLL: ALICE, 1907. Illustration by W.H. Walker for Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland. Illustration, 1907

ALICE IN WONDERLAND, 1865. Alice and the Duchess. Illustration by John Tenniel from the first edition of Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland, 1865

Picture No. 10922651
Prehistoric Reconstruction: Dodo - with hatching chick at nest. (Raphus cucullatus). Date:

Picture No. 10922648
Prehistoric Reconstruction: Dodo - walking. (Raphus cucullatus). Date:

Picture No. 10922650
Prehistoric Reconstruction: Dodo - walking. (Raphus cucullatus). Date:

Dodo - Raphus cucullatus, formerly Didus ineptus, extinct flightless bird from Madagascar. First observed by Portuguese sailors in about 1507

Dodo - Didus ineptus, extinct bird from Madagascar. From G. Edwards A Natural History of Uncommon Birds....... London, 1750

Dodo (Raphus cucullatus) skull, Gerald Durrell Conservation Trust, Jersey

Head of a dodo, 1848 artwork
Head of a dodo. 19th-century artwork of the head of a dodo (Raphus cucullatus). Roughly the size of a swan, this bird was heavily-built and flightless

Skull of a dodo, 1848 artwork
Skull of a dodo. 19th-century artwork of a side view of the skull of a dodo (Raphus cucullatus), with the cranium at left and beak at right

Dodo, 1848 artwork
Dodo (Raphus cucullatus), 19th-century artwork. Roughly the size of a swan, the dodo was heavily-built and flightless. It was found on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean

Dodo skeleton C016 / 5550
Dodo (Raphus cucullatus) skeleton. Roughly the size of a swan, this bird was heavily-built, clumsy and flightless. It was found on the island of Mauritius

Peacocks, Turkeys and a Dodo
Illustration of Peacocks, Turkeys and a Dodo by Francis Willughby (1635-1672)

Detail of terracotta moulding of a dodo in the Waterhouse Bu
The Waterhouse Buiding at the Natural History Museum, London was designed by Alfred Waterhouse (1830-1905) and first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881

Raphus cucullatus, dodo, Ara macao, scarlet macaw
Oil painting attributed to Roelandt Savery (c. 1625). Given to The Natural History Museum, London, in 1759 by G. Edwards. See N04297 for black and white image

Didunculus strigirostris, tooth-billed pigeon
Plate 2 from Sir Richard Owens Memoirs on the Dodo, (1866). Held in the Earth Science Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Dodo, peacocks and turkeys
Plate XXVII from Francies Willughbys ornithologi libri tres : in quibus Aves omnes hactenus cognit... describuntur... Totum opus recognovit, di gessit, supplevit J. Raius, &c, 1676

Plate depicting various birds including the Dodo, Turkey and Peacock. From: The ornithology of Francis Willughby. Date: 1678

Dodo - hatching egg first crack
JH-65 Dodo - hatching egg first crack Raphus cucullatus John Holmes contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Dodo - hatchling cracks eggshell in half
JH-68 Dodo - hatchling cracks eggshell in half Raphus cucullatus John Holmes contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Dodo - hatchling breaks through the shell
JH-67 Dodo - hatchling breaks through the shell Raphus cucullatus John Holmes contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Dodo - hatching egg - chick's eye peeping out
JH-66 Dodo - hatching egg - chick's eye peeping out Raphus cucullatus John Holmes contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

THE MAURITIUS DODO (Raphus cucullatus). A now extinct flightless bird. Wood engraving, 1833, after a painting in the British Museum

DODO. Wood engraving, English, c1880

Dodo. Computer illustration of a dodo (Raphus culcullatus). Roughly the size of a swan, this extinct bird was heavily-built, clumsy and flightless

Extinct dodo
Engraving of the extinct dodo. The dodo was a distant relative of the pigeon. Roughly the size of a swan, it was heavily-built, flightless, and clumsy

1833 Fat Dodo from the Penny Magazine
Woodblock print with later handcolouring from the Penny Magazine (London, June 1, 1833). Print after similar painting by C. Edwards 1750 and particularly the painting by W. Hodges 1773

Alice / Mouses Tale
The Mouses tail - tale

Dodo - extinct bird
PM-3648 DODO - illustration Extinct bird Raphus cucullatus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black & White Illustration: Dodo- from Strickland 1848
PM-9675 Black & White Illustration: Dodo - from Strickland 1848 Extinct Didus ineptus Mascarenes, Flightless birds Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"The Enigmatic Dodo: A Fascinating Tale of Extinction" Step into the world of the dodo, a bird that has captivated imaginations for centuries. This coloured engraving of a dodo transports us back to a time when these unique creatures roamed the earth. The connection between Carroll's Alice and the Dodo is undeniable. In "Alice in Wonderland, " we witness their encounter as they discuss how to dry off after falling into the Pool of Tears. The Dodo's quirky presence adds an element of whimsy to this beloved tale. Buffon's depiction of the dodo, known scientifically as Raphus solitarius or Reunion white dodo, showcases its distinct features. Its plump body and short wings make it instantly recognizable among other birds. Sadly, extinction befell these fascinating creatures. Raphus cucullatus, commonly referred to as just "dodo, " met its demise due to human activities on its native island Mauritius. Didus ineptus indeed faced an unfortunate fate. But let us not dwell solely on their disappearance; instead, let us celebrate their existence. These animals were truly one-of-a-kind with their clumsy yet endearing nature. Their portrayal in "Alice in Wonderland" only solidifies their place in popular culture. Imagine witnessing a group of dodos crossing a natural bridge over a stream – what an incredible sight that would have been. It reminds us that even extinct species once thrived alongside other remarkable creatures in our diverse ecosystem. Today, we can only marvel at images like this one depicting Raphus cucullatus - forever frozen in time through art and historical records. The story behind these extinct animals serves as a reminder for humanity to appreciate and protect our fragile planet and all its inhabitants before they too become mere engravings from history books.