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Struthio camelus
Is a large flightless bird native to Africa. Ostrich kicks can kill a human or a potential predator like a lion. Though they cannot fly, ostriches are fleet, strong runners. They can sprint up to 43 miles (70 kilometers) an hour and run over distance at 31 miles (50 kilometers) an hour. They may use their wings as "rudders" to help them change direction while running. Each two-toed foot has a long, sharp claw.
Ostriches prefer open land and are native to the savannas and Sahel of Africa, both north and south of the equatorial forest zone. In Southwest Africa they inhabit the semidesert or true desert.
This ostrich was photographed at the Pereira zoo.
Spotted on Apr 25, 2010
Submitted on Mar 2, 2011
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But now that I see your profile*
Nope, because emus are native to Australia, but now that is your profile, yes, you are from there haha :)
HI Carolina, yes, I live in Australia, Tasmania to be specific, hence my online name.
You live in Australia? Yes Ostriches farms are very popular here.
I assume this was at an Ostrich farm. Not surprisingly, people farm Emu where I live.