Posted on 02/23/2016 1:25:04 PM PST by sparklite2
Gold and team uncovered the details by examining a well-preserved dodo bird skull. They found the dodo's brain size to be similar to a pigeon's. In addition, the team found an enlarged olfactory bulb, which is responsible for sense of smell.
As to how the birds got their reputation for being dumb, Gold had some insight as well. When humans landed on Mauritius, where they lived, they weren't afraid of them and subsequently became many a sailor's dinner. Less than 100 years after being discovered, dodos were extinct.
"Today, they are almost exclusively known for becoming extinct," said Gold. "And I think that's why we've given them this reputation of being dumb."
(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...
Dodos remind me of the GOPe.
tasted just like chikken.. I reckun.
But who was dumber, a turkey or a dodo?
Who’s dumber? The sailors who ate the dodo to extinction.
What a shame. Had they survived, I’m sure they’d be some good eatin’
So ... you can’t have your dodos and eat them, too.
That seems to be the case.
ARE YOU WATCHING, SWEDEN...?
When I first read the headline I thought it said dildos. LOL
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.