What do emus prey on?

Answer 1

Adult emus do not have any natural predators. Dingoes (not native to Australia) will take on an adult emu, as a pack, but not individually.

Young emus are subject to predation by a number of introduced species such as foxes and dogs, as well as native species such as eagles and even goannas.

Answer 2

Emus are omnivores, and they will eat anything that is remotely edible, including some things which are not. They are very curious birds that will try almost anything, using their large beaks to peck at and pick up food. they are not predators, so do not "prey on" living creatures - they simply eat them.

Commonly, they eat insects, caterpillars, grubs and other invertebrates; seeds, nuts, flowers, fruits, young leaves and other plant parts; lizards, other small animals and even animal droppings. They do not eat dry grasses or older leaves, even if that's all that is available to them. They are more likely to move on to other food sources

Answer 3

Emus are omnivores, so they do not live just on other animals. They will eat anything that is remotely edible, including some things which are not. They are very curious birds that will try almost anything, using their large beaks to peck at and pick up food.

Commonly, they eat insects, caterpillars, grubs and other invertebrates; seeds, nuts, flowers, fruits, young leaves and other plant parts; lizards, other small animals, eggs and newly hatched chicks on the ground, and even animal droppings.

Answer 4

Yes. Emus are farmed for both their meat and "emu oil", a substance therapeutic for Arthritis and rheumatism.