This Bird Can Break Bones With Its 'Karate Kick'
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A cassowary's powerful kick, often described as a "karate kick," can break bones and cause fatal injuries to humans or other animals.
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This formidable ability, combined with its dagger-like claws, has earned it the reputation as the world's most dangerous bird.
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Cassowaries have extremely strong, muscular legs that allow them to run up to 31 mph and jump up to 7 feet in the air.
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Each foot has three toes, with the inner toe featuring a large, straight, and razor-sharp claw that can grow up to 5 inches long.
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When a cassowary kicks, it can direct its full body weight up to 71 kg in a powerful, downward thrust.
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A well-placed strike from these kicks can cause severe lacerations, puncture wounds, and bone fractures.
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In some rare cases, their kicks can cause disembowelment or other life-threatening trauma.
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While cassowaries are generally shy, they become highly aggressive if threatened or cornered.
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