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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)
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Scientific name for a casswary?
Don't you mean cassowary? Well that animal has like 4 scientific names: Casuarius casuarius, Casuarius unappendiculatus, Casuarius bennetti, and Casuarius lydekki.
What are male cassowarys called?
The male cassowary has no particular name. It is simply called a male cassowary.
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 animal name has wa in the middle?
Cassowary - Swallow - Swan
What bird's name starts with n and ends with y?
· Northern Cassowary
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.
What is the bone on top of a cassowary's head called?
The bony plate on a cassowary's head is called a helmet. It is not actually known what the helmet is used for, but there are several theories. The most likely theory is that, because the helmet continues to grow throughout the cassowary's life, it could be a sign of dominance. Recent scientific research has suggested the helmet may even assist cassowaries in detecting the low vibrating sound made by other cassowaries.
How do cassowary grow and walk?
Cassowary grow like kangaroo.
When was Dwarf Cassowary created?
Dwarf Cassowary was created in 1857.
