A cassowary does not have spikes: it has claws. The claws on a cassowary's toes are around 12cm long.
The three species of cassowary are: Southern cassowary, or double-wattled cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) Northern cassowary, or single-wattled cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) Bennett's cassowary, or dwarf cassowary (Casuarius bennetti)
The population of the Southern cassowary - the species found in Australia - is estimated to be around 1000. Figures for the Northern cassowary are more difficult to determine, but estimates vary from 2,500-9,999 adult birds.
around 60 years
The genus name of the cassowary is Casuarius.There are three species of cassowary:Southern cassowary, or double-wattled cassowary (Casuarius casuarius)Northern cassowary, or single-wattled cassowary (Casuarius casuarius)Bennett's cassowary, or dwarf cassowary (Casuarius bennetti)
A cassowary is a flightless bird.
No. The cassowary is a large, flightless bird.
Yes. Both the Southern cassowary of Australia and the Northern cassowary, also known as the Golden-neck cassowary, of the island of New Guinea, are alive and well.
The male cassowary incubates the eggs for 50-60 days. He also cares for the chicks once they have hatched, up until they are around nine months old.
Cassowary grow like kangaroo.
Dwarf Cassowary was created in 1857.
Northern Cassowary was created in 1860.