How did Dodo bird go extinct?

The dodo bird's extinction was a result of human activities, primarily the introduction of invasive species and overhunting, which led to a decline in their population and ultimately their demise.

While overhunting by sailors did contribute, the primary threat was the competition with and predation by introduced animals like pigs, rats, and cats.

When humans colonized the island of Mauritius, they introduced various non-native animals, including pigs, rats, cats, and dogs. These animals competed with dodos for food and resources, and they also preyed on dodo eggs and chicks.

Dodos were easy to hunt due to their docile nature and lack of flight, making them an easy source of food for sailors and settlers.

The introduction of grazing animals and deforestation also impacted the dodo's habitat, further reducing their population and increasing vulnerability.

Dodos had evolved in a world without predators on Mauritius, making them naive and easy prey for introduced animals.

The last confirmed sighting of a dodo was in 1662, and they are believed to have become extinct sometime around 1690.