It’s easy to think that as a result of the extinction of the dodo, we are now sadder and wiser, but there’s a lot of evidence to suggest that we are merely sadder and better informed.

Douglas Adams (1952–2001) English author, humorist, screenwriter

Last Chance to See, ch. 6 (1990) [with Mark Carwardine]
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The source BBC Radio documentary (1989-10-25) can no longer be played at the BBC site.

Adams reading the 1992 audiobook can be heard here.