Meet The World's Second Biggest Flightless Bird
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The emu is the world's second-largest flightless bird, which is native to Australia.
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Standing up to 5.7 feet tall, emus are known for their long legs, which allow them to run at speeds up to 50 km/h.
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Emus are the second-tallest living bird, surpassed only by the ostrich. They can weigh up to 60 kg.
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They have long necks and legs, and long, shaggy feathers that are often a greyish brown colour.
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Emus are widespread across mainland Australia and are often found in eucalyptus forests, grasslands, and deserts.
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They are nomadic birds that roam large distances in search of food and water.
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Emus are omnivores, eating a variety of seeds, fruits, insects, and small animals.
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Unlike most birds, the female emu is the one to court the male. The male then incubates the eggs and raises the chicks.
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