The dodo was an extinct flightless bird. This bird once lived on the island of Mauritius, which is located in Madagascar, Indian Ocean. The closest relative of this bird is the Fernand And the reason why the dodo bird became extinct is Sailors who arrived on the island of Mauritius in 1598 began hunting Dodo birds. Dodos were easy targets because they were not afraid of humans and were easy prey to catch. And the dodo bird was declared extinct in 1666 And his statement is still not accurate...