How could the dodo have survived?

I'm curious to know, how is it even possible that the dodo, a bird once believed to be extinct, could have somehow survived to this day? Given their historical extinction and the challenges they faced in the wild, what factors could have contributed to their continued existence? Are there any known populations of dodos living in secret, or could their survival be attributed to some form of genetic engineering or scientific intervention? It's a fascinating question that deserves further exploration and investigation.