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No. Although both emus and ostriches are ratites,Flightless Birds having certain similar characteristics, they are from different parts of the world. Emus are native to Australia and ostriches are native to Africa.
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Are kiwi birds parrots?
No they are not. They are from the same family as Ostriches, Emus and Cassowaries.
How are they the same as other mammals?
Emus are not mammals, and are therefore not the same as other mammals at all. Emus are birds.
What do these birds have in common the emu the penguin and the ostrich?
Emus and ostriches are both large, long-necked, flightless birds with excellent vision. They belong to the same order of birds - ratites - but are not in the same family.They are both long-endurance and powerful runners, with hugely developed hind limb extensor muscles. Their thigh bones are short and almost horizontal. Their relatively compact bodies give them a centre of gravity directly above their speeding feet, which enhances maneuverability and balance.
Are camels and kangaroos related?
Yes. Kiwis, emus and cassowaries, together with rheas and ostriches, are from a particular group of flightless birdsknown as ratites. Ratites have wings but the bones in their chests do not have the capacity for flight muscles, which is what a bird needs to fly.
Why do ostriches eat feces?
same reason as dogs they are lacking vitamins
How big are emus eggs?
About the same volume as 10 to 12 chicken eggs.
How did the dodo bird differ from birds of today?
Dodos are a flightless bird that is related to species common today like pigeons and doves. It had evolved from flying ancestors and lost the ability to fly. Aside from that it was the same as the majority of modern birds. Flightlessness is not unknown in modern birds (penguin, emus, rheas, ostriches) so this is not a unique trait.
Where did the year come from?
The same place as years came from
Is an ostrich a amphibian?
No, an ostrich is a flightless bird in the same order as cassowaries, emus, kiwis and rheas.
What is the difference between a turkey and an ostrich?
No. Emus and ostriches are different in the following ways:Emus are endemic to Australia (meaning they are found exclusively in Australia), whilst ostriches are found in Africa.Emus have darker colouring, with dark brown, gery and black fine feathers. Ostriches have thicker and lighter plumage.An ostrich is bigger than an emu. An emu weighs between 66 and 99 pounds (30-45kg). An ostrich weighs about 300 pounds.The ostrich is faster and is, in fact, the world's fastest two-legged animal. An ostrich can sprint at 65 Kilometres per hour (40 miles per hour) and an emu can sprint at 50 kph, or 30 mph.Ostriches are unusual among the ratites (flightless birds) as they have only two toes on each foot. Emus and other ratites have three toes.
Where did the school year come from?
The same place as years came from
Where do fish babies come from?
the same place the dodo comes
