The legs of the southern cassowary can be quite long, typically measuring about 1 meter (3 feet) in length. These powerful legs are adapted for speed and navigating their forested habitats, allowing them to run at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour. Their strong legs also aid in defense, as they can deliver powerful kicks when threatened.
Emus and cassowaries primarily rely on their size and strength for self-defense. When threatened, they can deliver powerful kicks with their long legs, which can inflict significant damage on predators. Additionally, cassowaries have sharp claws that can also be used defensively. Both birds tend to use their speed and agility to escape from danger when possible.
The Southern Cassowary (like all birds) has a pulmonary system where the lungs and the mouth are all connected.
5 inch long claws
Baby Cassowaries Are Called Chicks.
cassowaries are 2,491 ft. tall
when they are fearful of their chicks safety the male cassowary jump and kick out with his feet. the middle toe of each foot has a 6 inch or 15cm long razor sharp toenail which can cut through human tissue quite easily. they have been six recorded deaths due to injuries inflicted by cassowaries since white settlement of Australia
Cassowaries are classified as frugivores, which means they eat fruit.
Approximately 40-50 years. Some have been know to live longer in captivity
Adult cassowaries are large, flightless birds with striking blue and black plumage, featuring a distinctive casque or helmet on their heads. They have long, slender legs and can grow up to six feet tall. Young cassowaries, or chicks, are covered in brown and white striped down, which helps them blend into their natural habitat. As they mature, their coloration shifts to the more vibrant hues seen in adults.
Cassowaries are not native to Saint Lucia. If there are any there, they were imported.
An adult daddy long legs will have segmented legs, that when stretched out would be about 5 to 6cm long.
It depends on how long your legs are so it is not possible to know how long your legs are.