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Ostriches
With five sub species, the Ostrich is the world's largest living bird. Its long neck and heavily feathered body make it easily recognizable. Once only seen in Africa, they are now grown in captivity in over 50 countries. The Ostrich belongs to the Ratite family, which literally means flightless. Browse around this category to learn more about them.
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well considering the size of the bird. I would say about 2 feet if it tried hard
Ostriches are very smart. They guard their nest from predator's. The male pretends to be injured and leads the predator away. When the predator comes close the male runs away. The female lies down atop of the eggs so she can blend into the sand and ground. Tell me that is not smart!!!!!!!!!!
Where are ostrich's ears located?
The Safari Show Farm is an ostrich farm located 5 kilometres outside of Oudtshoorn in South Africa.
Yes, they are.
Penguins are birds but they can not fly. However they still have feathers, are warm blooded and lay eggs.
Ostriches are birds of prey. Their predators include lions, cheetahs, African hunting dogs, spotted hyena and leopards. Warthogs, jackals, Egyptian vultures and mongoose are predators to ostrich nests and young ostriches.
Birds, reptiles and fish lay eggs (although not all fish do).
The platypus also lays eggs (it resembles a bird but is actually a mammal).
animals like birds, fishes and reptiles lay eggs. These animals are collectively called oviparous animals.
What should you do if being chased by an ostrich?
you can take a dog with you because even the biggest ostrich(some grow to the height of nine feet)gets scared when it sees a small dog, even a mongrel. they will bolt faster than a race horse at the sight of a dog.
Can you name a Flightless Icelandic bird?
I think a penguin.
It is not the penguin. The penguin does not live in the northern hemisphere.
Why do ostriches stick their heads in sand?
Answer 1:
yes when they sleep
Answer 2:
Answer #1 is a myth. Ostriches have never been documented to ever stick their heads in the sand either when sleeping or when frightened. How are they going to breathe if their heads are in the sand when they sleep? Let alone be able to hear any predators sneaking up on them. You can't hear very well when you have your head in the sand in comparison with having it tucked under your wing.
So the answer to the original question is: they don't.
Do ostriches have suicidal thoughts?
I think it just depends on the ostriche but i do belive they do after something that causes them to be in shock
