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Since they do not fly, it helps them avoid predators.
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Which bird can run as fast as horse?
The ostrich can run as fast as the horse, although it cannot fly.
What is a greyhound zephyr?
A zephyr is a wind. A greyhound is a fast-running dog. A greyhound zephyr is maybe a wind that moves as fast as a fast-running dog.
What is the largest living flying bird in Africa?
The Kori bustard is the world's heaviest flying bird, and it is found in Zimbabwe. Male birds may reach 19kg, and the female is about half that size. The standing height of the male bird is about 120cm and its length is 65cm.
How fast are pill bugs?
They are fast compared to a snail but slow compared to an earwig. Also their fast when running for their life.
Bird that runs on the ground?
An ostrich runs on the ground instead of flying. Some ostriches can run as fast as 70 miles per hour.
What bird can run as fast as a horse?
Running birds e.g. Ostrich can run fast comparable to horse in a desert .
What are some inherited traits of an ostrich?
fast running and pink/brown legs
Why is it important that ostrich to run fast?
Because they can't fly, running and strong legs keeps them safe from predators.
When a young ostrich is 1 month old can it run as fast as an adult ostrich?
No It can run fast but not as fast as an Adult.
What type of feet does an ostrich have?
Ostrichs have very large and sharp tallon shaped feet. Due to the fact that the Ostrich ( as well at the Emu ) are flightless birds, their primary means of locomotion is running, so the feet have developed into feet fit for frequent, and very fast running especially to escape preditors. Ostrichs have very large and sharp tallon shaped feet. Due to the fact that the Ostrich ( as well at the Emu ) are flightless birds, their primary means of locomotion is running. So the feet have developed into feet fit for frequent, and very fast running especially to escape preditors.
How fast can the OSTRICH fly?
As fast as you can throw them ;)
Are the ostrich's predators fast or slow?
fast
What is the function of ostrich feet?
The ostrich feet is for running,walking and standing.
Who runs fast ostrich or kiwi?
An Ostrich. A Kiwi is about the size of a chicken, and with a similar turn of speed.
Name a fast running bird?
The fastest bird on earth is the Peregrine Falcon, which in a dive can reach speeds of approximately 180mph. And it is the fastest animal ever to walk this Earth!
What is the fastest running biped?
An ostrich
Can ostrich's turn when running?
yeah
