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Cassowaries live in tropical rainforests of north-east Queensland, Australia, Papau New Guinea and other nearby islands. They also live along jungle rivers and rarely on farms. They prefer to live in grassy areas by the water.

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What type of biome does the cassowary live in?

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How does the cassowary depend on other lifeforms in the rainforest?

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What animal eats the cassowary plum in the Australian rain forest?

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