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The three species of cassowary are:

Southern cassowary, or double-wattled cassowary (Casuarius casuarius)

Northern cassowary, or single-wattled cassowary (Casuarius casuarius)

Bennett's cassowary, or dwarf cassowary (Casuarius bennetti)

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A cassowary's egg measures about 139mm x 93 mm (5.4 inches x 3.6 inches).


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