The Cassowary has thick course feathers that help with protecting the bird from the thick dense vegetation of the rainforest.
The hard top on it's head is used as a shovel and for protection.
Sharp claws for digging for food and as weaponary.
5 inch long claws
The Southern Cassowary (like all birds) has a pulmonary system where the lungs and the mouth are all connected.
Baby Cassowaries Are Called Chicks.
cassowaries are 2,491 ft. tall
Cassowaries are classified as frugivores, which means they eat fruit.
Approximately 40-50 years. Some have been know to live longer in captivity
Cassowaries are not native to Saint Lucia. If there are any there, they were imported.
Cassowaries can't do anything to the eagle. Large eagle species can kill cassowaries.
The population of the Southern cassowary - the species found in Australia - is estimated to be around 1000. Figures for the Northern cassowary are more difficult to determine, but estimates vary from 2,500-9,999 adult birds.
Southern Cassowaries are endangered for several reasons. Habitat loss is a major factor. As the cassowaries leave their territory in search of food (due to habitat loss) they are more prone to being hit by cars. Expanding urban development has meant the introduction of dogs and cats which are a major threat to young cassowaries. The introduction of feral pugs has also meant greater competition for food, as well as the fact that the pigs trample the birds' nests, crushing eggs and young birds. Northern cassowaries are not endangered, but they are listed as 'vulnerable'. The main threats to Northern cassowaries are heavily hunted by the native people on the island of New Guinea, where they are found. The feathers and bones are highly valued for decoration and as gifts in pay-back ceremonies, while the bones are also used as tools. The chicks are also often captured and reared in the villages for food.
size of a human
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