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Would a kangaroo beat an emu in 100m?

Updated: 8/19/2019
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Probably, if it was in a straight line.

The average top speed of the Australian Emu is 50km an hour, or 31 mph, but they have actually been clocked at 75kph. Average cruising speed is between 30 and 45 kph.

Kangaroos can reach speeds of up to 70 kph, or 44mph, for short bursts. Their average hopping speed is around 19 kph, or 12 mph.

The difference is that emus are capable of making 180 degree turns suddenly, which the kangaroo cannot do.

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