Which Indian Ocean island is the only natural habitat of the dodo, a bird that unfortunately became extinct in the 17th century?

Mauritius

Mauritius is infamously known for having been the home of the dodo, a flightless bird that has become a global symbol of extinction caused by human activity. The arrival of the first settlers in the 17th century led to a series of events that quickly resulted in the extinction of the dodo, including hunting, habitat destruction, and the introduction of invasive species. The dodo remains a poignant lesson on the impact of human activity on biodiversity and the vulnerability of island life.