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there lots of interesting facts about cassowaries, there are three sub species of cassowary the cassowary in Australia and New Guinea and the Dwarf cassowary only found in New Guinea.
Cassowaries live in tropical rain forest and feed mainly on fruits and fungi. some tropical rain forest trees rely on the cassowary for the dispersal and even germination of their seeds. so if the cassowary were to become extinct some trees would also become extinct.
cassowaries have a casque (horn) on the top of their head, this is used like a crash helmet so the cassowary can force its way through vine thickets.
the cassowary female lays eggs in a nest prepared by the male then mates with him and moves on to another male the male raises the young, which incidentally are not his, until they reach maturity.
the cassowary is endangered in Australia, mainly because of habitat degradation, but also because of feral pigs eating there eggs and wild and domestic dogs killing their chicks.
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What makes a cassowary a bird?
The primary factors in the classification of the cassowary as a bird are the fact that it has feathers, and it lays eggs. These characteristics are shared by all birds. Other characteristics of birds include the fact that they are warm-blooded vertebrates, and breathe using lungs.
What are the three types of cassowary?
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)
What is the scientific name for the cassowary?
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)
Is a cassowary an amphibian?
A cassowary is a flightless bird.
Is a cassowary a reptile?
No. The cassowary is a large, flightless bird.
How long is a cassowary's spikes on its feet?
A cassowary does not have spikes: it has claws. The claws on a cassowary's toes are around 12cm long.
Is the cassowary still alive?
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.
When was Dwarf Cassowary created?
Dwarf Cassowary was created in 1857.
When was Northern Cassowary created?
Northern Cassowary was created in 1860.
When was Southern Cassowary created?
Southern Cassowary was created in 1758.
How do cassowary grow and walk?
Cassowary grow like kangaroo.
Does A Cassowary Eat Idiot Fruit?
no cassowary does not eat idiot fruit
