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How does an ostrich eat?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

They mainly feed on seeds, shrubs, grass, and other plant matter; occasionally they also eat insects such as locusts. Lacking teeth, they swallow pebbles that help as gastroliths to grind the swallowed food in the gizzard. An adult Ostrich typically carries about 1 kg of stones in its stomach. Ostriches can go without water for several days, living off the moisture in the ingested plants. However, they enjoy water and frequently take baths where it is available. ---- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ostrich#Feeding

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