These flightless, long-legged birds are the only species of the emu genus existing on the planet.
Habitat: Emu is endemic to Australia.
They live both on the continent of Australia and on the island of Tasmania.
Emus prefer open, dry areas.
Interesting Facts
The Emu's skeleton is underdeveloped; this bird does not have feathers responsible for flapping and taxiing movements. Emus are excellent runners.
Their speed is comparable to the speed of a car within the city - 50-60 km/h.
The emu is a bird that almost never screams; only during the mating season the silent ostrich whistles a little.
Emus are nomadic and can travel long distances in search of food.
They drink rarely, but if possible, they will not deny themselves it.
The emu loves to sit in the water and can also swim.
The emu uses its clawed feet for defense.
Emus may soon return to Tasmania, where European colonists exterminated them in the mid-19th century.
According to zoologists, this will make the island's ecosystems more sustainable.
What is the difference between an emu and an ostrich
Unlike representatives of ostriches, emus have looser feather cover, in other words, the plumage of these birds is more like wool.
The color of the feathers is predominantly brown-black. The head and neck are painted black. The limbs are long.
Ostriches are slightly faster than Emu - Ostriches can run at speeds of up to 70 km/h, while Emu can run at 60 km/h.
The ostrich's powerful, long legs can stride 3 to 5 meters in a single step.
An emu can walk 1.5 to 2.5 meters in one step.
Previously, we talked about ostriches.
