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Struthio camelus
The Ostrich or Common Ostrich (Struthio camelus) is either one or two species of large flightless birds native to Africa, the only living member(s) of the genus Struthio, which is in the ratite family. It is distinctive in its appearance, with a long neck and legs, and can run at up to about 70 km/h (43 mph),[3] the fastest land speed of any bird.[4] The ostrich is the largest living species of bird and lays the largest eggs of any living bird (extinct elephant birds of Madagascar and the giant moa of New Zealand laid larger eggs). Ostriches usually weigh from 63 to 145 kilograms (140–320 lb).
Zoo at Mexico
Don't know the exact location
Spotted on Jan 23, 2009
Submitted on May 13, 2013
