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BIRDS |
STABLE |
AUSTRALIA |
 Emus can also be found in grassy plains. |
 Emus also eat leaves, fruit, insects, and small reptiles. |
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These Australian birds have tiny, mostly useless wings, but their long legs are very powerful. They can travel at a fast trot for quite a distance and can sprint at 30 miles per hour. Their strong legs also allow the bird to jump 7 feet straight up. Add good eyesight and amazing agility, and emus can escape most any trouble!
Most birds' feathers have tiny "hooks" that keep each piece together to make a smooth surface. Emu feathers don't have those barbs, and that makes them looser and fluffier. They may not be good for flying, but an emu's feathers are just right for keeping the bird warm!
The brown-and-cream striped chicks can walk and feed themselves from the moment they hatch. But they stay with their father for 18 months. He protects them from danger and teaches them how to find food and stay safe. Good job, daddy emu!