* The last confirmed encounters of live dodos were recorded in 1662, and the last credible report of a dodo sighting was made in 1681.
* The primary factors contributing to the dodo's extinction were:
* Human activities: Dodo habitats were disrupted and destroyed by European settlers and their introduced species.
* Hunting: Dodos were hunted for food and sport, and their eggs and feathers were collected.
* Disease: Introduced diseases may have also played a role in the decline of the dodo population.