Dodo Collection

Coloured Engraving of a dodo
Engraving of a dodo, an extinct, flightless bird, related to the pigeon. The size of a swan, it was heavily-built and clumsy

Alice in Wonderland
Vintage colour lithograph of Alice and the Dodo, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, John Tenniel

Raphus cucullatus, dodo
Plate 1 from Memoirs on the Dodo by Sir Richard Owen, 1866

Carroll / Alice & the Dodo
ALICE AND THE DODO

Raphus cucullatus, dodo
A mounted specimen of the extinct flightless bird, the dodo (Raphus cucullatus). The dodo lived on the island of Mauritius and became extinct during the late 1600s

Raphus solitarius, Reunion white dodo
Plate 25 from Extinct and Vanishing Birds of the World (1907) by Lord Lionel Walter Rothschild

Dodo (Buffon)
The dodo, in profile

Alice and the Dodo -- the Dodo solemnly presented the thimble saying, " We beg your acceptance of this elegant thimble"

Animals / Extinct / Dodo
Animals/Extinct/Dodo

Alice in Wonderland, Alice in the Pool of Tears
Alice in Wonderland -- Alice swims with various birds and animals in the Pool of Tears. Date: early 20th century

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

Dodo, Didus ineptus or Raphus cucullatus.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F. John from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1916, Hamburg

Didus ineptus, dodo design
Drawing 51 Vol 2 by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the panel over doorway in the South East gallery, first floor of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875

A group of Dodo birds crossing a natural bridge over a stream

Wood engraving of Roelandt Saverys painting of the dodo
Painting of the dodo and other ducks, macaws and rail drawn from life by Dutch artist Roelandt Savery. Presented to the British Museum by George Edwards, 1759

Dodo, Raphus cucullatus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine, Harrison, London, 1800

Dodo and guinea pig, 1750. Artist: George Edwards
Dodo and guinea pig, 1750. A dodo - Didus ineptus, an extinct flightless bird from Mauritius and a guinea pig - Cavia porcellus, a rodent native to South America

Illustration: Dodo- from Strickland 1848
PM-9677 Illustration: Dodo - from Strickland 1848 Extinct Didus ineptus Mascarenes, Flightless birds Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Skull, jaw and sclerotic bones of dodo
Back view of skull, upper and lower view of lower jaw, inner view of jaw, and circle of sclerotic bones in the dodo. Lithograph from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melvilles The Dodo

Upper and lower views of the skull of a dodo. Lithograph from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melvilles The Dodo and its Kindred, London, Reeve, Benham and Reeve, 1848

Side view of the skull of a dodo. Lithograph from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melvilles The Dodo and its Kindred, London, Reeve, Benham and Reeve, 1848

Dodo, Raphus cucullatus, extinct.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Frederic Martyns New Dictionary of Natural History, Harrison, London, 1785

Dodo - profile and rear studies
Two studies of the Dodo (Raphus cucullatus) - a flightless bird endemic to the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius, extinct since the mid-to-late 17th century

Animals / Extinct / Dodo
DODO EXTINCT BIRD

Tibia and metatarsus of the extinct Rodrigues solitaire, Pezophaps solitaria
FLO4612197 Tibia and metatarsus of the extinct Rodrigues solitaire, Pezophaps solitaria, in the Parisian Collection and Andersonian Collection

Back view of skull, upper and lower view of lower jaw, inner view of jaw, and circle of sclerotic bones in the dodo
FLO4612158 Back view of skull, upper and lower view of lower jaw, inner view of jaw, and circle of sclerotic bones in the dodo

Willem Piso's illustration of the dodo, from Gulielmi Pisonis Medici Amstelaedamensis, 1658
FLO4612072 Willem Piso's illustration of the dodo, from Gulielmi Pisonis Medici Amstelaedamensis, 1658. Wood engraving from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melville's The Dodo

Facsimile of a picture of a dodo by Roelandt Savery in the Royal Gallery, Berlin
FLO4612060 Facsimile of a picture of a dodo by Roelandt Savery in the Royal Gallery, Berlin. Handcoloured lithograph by CDM from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melville's The Dodo

Images of a male Rodrigues solitaire, Pezophaps solitaria, from Francois Lequat's Voyages, 1708
FLO4612049 Images of a male Rodrigues solitaire, Pezophaps solitaria, from Francois Lequat's Voyages, 1708. Heliotype by Van Leer from Dr

Dodo statue on the facade of the Scotch House in Veere, the Netherlands, 1561. Heliotype by Van Leer from Dr
FLO4611950 Dodo statue on the facade of the Scotch House in Veere, the Netherlands, 1561. Heliotype by Van Leer from Dr. Anthonie Cornelis Oudemans' Dodo Studies, Amsterdam, Johannes Muller

Cranium 1-4 and part of sternum 5,6 of the extinct Rodrigues solitaire. Lithograph by Joseph Dinkel after Werner
FLO4612182 Cranium 1-4 and part of sternum 5,6 of the extinct Rodrigues solitaire. Lithograph by Joseph Dinkel after Werner from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melville's The Dodo

Skulls of tooth-billed pigeon, Didunculus strigirostris, critically endangered 1,7,8,9,10 dodo, Raphus cucullatus 2
FLO4612171 Skulls of tooth-billed pigeon, Didunculus strigirostris, critically endangered 1,7,8,9,10 dodo, Raphus cucullatus 2, yellow-footed green pigeon, Treron chlorigaster 3,6, crowned pigeon

Illustration of a Rodrigues solitaire, 1848 (lithograph)
FLO4612102 Illustration of a Rodrigues solitaire, 1848 (lithograph); (add.info.: Illustration of a Rodrigues solitaire, Pezophaps solitaria, by Francois Leguat from his Voyage, published 1708)

Upper and lower views of the skull of a dodo. Lithograph from Hugh Edwin Strickland
FLO4612153 Upper and lower views of the skull of a dodo. Lithograph from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melville's The Dodo and its Kindred, London, Reeve, Benham and Reeve

Rodrigues solitaire, Pezophaps solitaria and domed Rodrigues giant tortoise, Cylindraspis peltastes, both extinct
FLO4612106 Rodrigues solitaire, Pezophaps solitaria and domed Rodrigues giant tortoise, Cylindraspis peltastes, both extinct

Facsimile of plate 2 of Jacob Cornelis van Neck's Voyage, 1601, showing Dutch sailors fishing on Mauritius
FLO4612076 Facsimile of plate 2 of Jacob Cornelis van Neck's Voyage, 1601, showing Dutch sailors fishing on Mauritius, dodo bird (2) and extinct giant tortoise, Cylindras inepta (1)

Dodos and parrots hunted in Mauritius 1602 from Willem van West-Zanenos Journal
FLO4611988 Dodos and parrots hunted in Mauritius 1602 from Willem van West-Zanenos Journal, and copies of Salomon Savery's white dodo by Abraham and Jan de Wees, 1651 and Gillis Joosten Saeghman

Dodo by Adriaen van de Venne, male, 1626 (8) and dodo by Gillis de Hondecoeter (Honderkoeter), male, 1626 (9)
FLO4611983 Dodo by Adriaen van de Venne, male, 1626 (8) and dodo by Gillis de Hondecoeter (Honderkoeter), male, 1626 (9). Heliotype by Van Leer from Dr

Dodo, Raphus cucullatus, extinct flightless bird. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by George
FLO4694425 Dodo, Raphus cucullatus, extinct flightless bird. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by George Shaw from his Zoological Lectures, Delivered at the Royal Institution

Metatarsus and toes of the dodo, Raphus cucullatus 1-5, foot of the yellow-footed green pigeon, Treron chlorigaster 6
FLO4612178 Metatarsus and toes of the dodo, Raphus cucullatus 1-5, foot of the yellow-footed green pigeon, Treron chlorigaster 6, stock dove, Columba oenas 7 and partridge pigeon

Willem Ysbrantsz Bontekoe's illustration of the dodo, from his Voyage, 1646
FLO4612144 Willem Ysbrantsz Bontekoe's illustration of the dodo, from his Voyage, 1646. Wood engraving from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melville's The Dodo and its Kindred

Painting of the dodo and other ducks, macaws and rail drawn from life by Dutch artist Roelandt Savery
FLO4612067 Painting of the dodo and other ducks, macaws and rail drawn from life by Dutch artist Roelandt Savery. Presented to the British Museum by George Edwards, 1759

Title page with Willem Ysbrantsz Bontekoe's illustration of the dodo. Title page from Hugh Edwin Strickland
FLO4612063 Title page with Willem Ysbrantsz Bontekoe's illustration of the dodo. Title page from Hugh Edwin Strickland and Alexander Gordon Melville's The Dodo and its Kindred, London, Reeve

White dodo head by Cornelis Saftleven, male, 1637, after a painting in the Museum Boijmans of Rotterdam (25)
FLO4612041 White dodo head by Cornelis Saftleven, male, 1637, after a painting in the Museum Boijmans of Rotterdam (25), and white dodo head by Jan Goeimare, male, 1853 (26)

White dodo II by Pieter Holsteyn, female, 1638. Heliotype by Van Leer from Dr
FLO4612015 White dodo II by Pieter Holsteyn, female, 1638. Heliotype by Van Leer from Dr. Anthonie Cornelis Oudemans' Dodo Studies, Amsterdam, Johannes Muller

White dodo I by Pieter II Holsteyn, female, 1638. Heliotype by Van Leer from Dr
FLO4612010 White dodo I by Pieter II Holsteyn, female, 1638. Heliotype by Van Leer from Dr. Anthonie Cornelis Oudemans' Dodo Studies, Amsterdam, Johannes Muller

Copies of the white dodo by Salomon Savery, male: Michiel de Groot, 1682 (17), Gijsbert de Groot, 1724 (18)
FLO4612009 Copies of the white dodo by Salomon Savery, male: Michiel de Groot, 1682 (17), Gijsbert de Groot, 1724 (18), Isaak van der Putte, 1733 (19) and Jan Morterre, 1757 (20)

Dodo, Raphus cucullatus (extinct), ostrich, Struthio camelus, great bustard, Otis tarda (vulnerable), cassowary
FLO4684724 Dodo, Raphus cucullatus (extinct), ostrich, Struthio camelus, great bustard, Otis tarda (vulnerable), cassowary, Casuarius casuarius (vulnerable), and North Island brown kiwi

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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.