Emu Dromaius novaehollandiae
Notice any similarities? Emus, cassowaries and ostriches all belong to a group of birds known as “ratites.”
ORIGIN:
Australia
HABITAT:
Forests and savannas
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
80-90 lbs
Height: 6 ft
DIET:
Fruits, seeds, small mammals and insects
PREDATORS:
Dingos and birds of prey
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Sharp claws
REPRODUCTION:
50-day incubation; sexually mature at 18 months
THREATS:
None
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
16 yrs in human care
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