S6E4: The Oxford Dodo - Science, Myth, and a Fragmented Afterlife

In this episode Rosa focuses on the Oxford Dodo, attempting to trace the life history of a bird whose only trace is a fragile head and foot in the Oxford University of Natural History. She unpacks some of the competing routes the bird might have taken – from being hunted and shipped from Mauritius to being kept in an urban menagerie. She also follows the afterlife of the museum object itself once again raising questions about the interconnections between power, possession, and knowledge.  Pitt Rivers Museum Oxford University Natural History Museum Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland The Tradescants Murder most fowl: Oxford dodo 'shot in the back of the head'    Credits: Recorded: 16 January 2024 Claudia Hirtenfelder, executive producer, editor and co-host  Rosa Dyer, script writer, narrator and co-host Rebecca Shen, episode artwork and logo Gordon Clarke, bed music Other sound effects from Alice in wonderland Soundtrack, Epidemic Sound, Pixabay Learn more about the team here.    Support the podcast via:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/TheAnimalTurn  Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theanimalturn  Buzzsprout: https://theanimalturn.buzzsprout.com/  Send us Fan Mail The Animal Turn The Animal Turn is the sister podcast to The Animal Highlight. iROAR Network iROAR brings together podcasts that aim is to make the world a better place for animals. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show The Animal Highlight is a spinoff and sister podcast to the award winning show, the Animal Turn Podcast. Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.