Why can the ostrich run so fast?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

They have long legs and large thigh muscles. Also, their long necks make it easy to balance whilst running quickly, similar to a tail in other animals.

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∙ 13y ago

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Why does the ostrich run so fast?

So it can escape from predators!

When a young ostrich is 1 month old can it run as fast as an adult ostrich?

No It can run fast but not as fast as an Adult.

What bird can run as fast as a horse?

Running birds e.g. Ostrich can run fast comparable to horse in a desert .

What does ostrich have to allow it run fast?

Ostriches run fast because of 'springy' tendons

What is an ostich's defence?

an Ostrich's defence is to run fast, an ostrich can run up to 50mph so it can escape its enemy. and another defence is to peck and hit the enemy with it's long beak.

What cant fly but can run very fast?

Ostrich

What bird has a long neck and can run fast?

Ostrich and Emu.

Is a flightless bird which can run as fast as ostrich?

Gentoo Penguin

What bird cannot fly but run very fast?

Ostrich

How fast can an ostrich run at full speed in mph?

An ostrich can run 40mph and sustain 30mph.

Does ostrich have streamlined body?

I think why they can run fast is something to do with their feathers.

Why is the Ostrich so fast?

the ostrich has long legs and stream like feathers

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