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Upolu became German possessions, 
the natives have had their guns taken 
away, and powder and shot can 
seldom be sold to them. In conse- 
quence this class of game birds has 
increased. The Didunculus is often 
spoken of as the Dodo or Dodo 
Pigeon. The Dodo and Solitaire, 
both now extinct, were flightless and 
their colour and structural forma- 
tion different. The Dodo was of 
massive build many times the size 
of the Didunculus and differing 
widely in its habits and food. 
Leguat, who visited the island of 
Rodriguez in 1691 found the Soli- 
taires abundant and has given a 
good account, while of Jate years 
numerous bones have been dis- 
covered showing they were akin to 
the Dodo in many respects but 
larger. 
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