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The dodo bird had a secret sensory world scientists are only now discovering

Recent CT scans of dodo skulls reveal that the extinct bird likely possessed an enhanced sense of smell and a sensitive beak, suggesting adaptations for a lifestyle active during twilight hours. This new understanding may influence conservation strategies and historical ecology studies related to extinct species.

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