




Dromaius novaehollandiae
The Emu is a big, flightless bird from Australia. They have long legs and can run really fast, making them great at escaping danger!
Habitat: Woodlands and grasslands
The Emu is Australia's largest bird, covered in shaggy, brown-grey feathers that offer camouflage. It has a long, pale blue neck and a small head, distinctly different from its large, powerful body.





Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Emu fathers do all the egg incubation and chick rearing alone!
Emu legs have three large, forward-pointing toes, designed for fast running.
They can make loud booming sounds that travel far across the Australian outback.
They swallow smooth stones to help grind their tough food inside their stomach.
Emu can run up to 50 km/h because of their powerful legs that help them escape predators rapidly.
Emu can deliver a powerful defensive kick because of their strong legs and three-toed feet, protecting them from danger.
Emu has strong legs that help them swim across rivers and waterholes to find new food and habitats.
Emu has excellent eyesight that helps them spot small seeds, fruits, and insects from afar in open landscapes.
Emus are omnivores, munching on a mix of plants like seeds and fruits, plus insects and tiny critters.
Aquila audax
Juvenile Emus can be vulnerable to attacks from large eagles.
Acacia pycnantha
Emus disperse seeds after eating the fruits and flowers of wattles.
Sorghum halepense
Emus graze on the seeds and shoots of various wild grasses.
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Thermoregulating organisms maintain a stable internal body temperature despite fluctuations in the external environment.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
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Danger
2/5 · Low
Watch quietly from a distance and never try to feed or chase wild animals.
150-190 cm
20-30 cm
18-60 kg
10-20 years
50 km/h
Emus are omnivores, munching on a mix of plants like seeds and fruits, plus insects and tiny critters.
Woodlands and grasslands
Foraging
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