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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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Is a lemur related to an ostrich?
The lemur is not related to the ostrich in any substantive way. An ostrich is a bird and a lemur is a lower type of primate.
What is the fastest bird on foot?
The ostrich is the fastest bird on foot, traveling in short intervals at up to 65 k/ph (40 m/ph).
im guessing that if possible and in the right situation (starvation) a lion will kill and eat a ostrich...... but lions r not know to take the time to do the long job of de-feathering a bird as big as the ostrich
Yes, ostriches can be found in Egypt, particularly in desert areas and wildlife reserves. They are native to Africa and are known for their ability to adapt to various habitats, including arid regions. While they are not commonly seen in urban areas, some farms and reserves may have ostriches for breeding or tourism purposes.
What southern part of Africa do gorillas live in?
The lower central area of Africa. About DR Congo, Tanzania and Cameroon area of Jungle. There also might be some in the north of South America. But I am not too sure.
How are mammals like the birds but unlike the other vertebrates?
Bird and mammals are the only two groups of vertebrates which are warm blooded.
Amphibians, reptiles and fish, the other vertebrate groups, are all cold-blooded.
What are facts about the ostrich?
Ostriches are unable to fly but their bodies are built for running. In fact, they can maintain a speed of 30 miles per hour.
How much does an ostrich cost in the UK?
100 dollars male 800 dollars female (convert that to euros for the UK )
One internet site in the US offers day-old ostrich chicks for $50 each.
Shipping to the UK would add to their cost.
Why did Peter Griffin think the Road Runner was a Ostrich?
Look at road runner. He stands like an ostritch and he walks like one exept the incredible speed
Ostrich eat almost everything they can fit into their mouths. Plants, roots, rodents, insects, all of this can end up inside of an ostrich stomach.
What makes an ostrich different from a pigeon?
An ostrich is a huge flightless bird that can run fast. A pigeon is much smaller and can fly.
no they are africian also formerly in the middle east but those are extict now. emus are aussies
Who is the fastest cheetah or ostrich in a 100m sprint?
Cheetah, cheetah is the fastest mammal in the word with a top speed of on avg, 75mph.
What are the characteristics of metafemale syndrome?
while normal females have two X chromosomes, a metafemale has three. metafemales may be sterile, but there is usually no obvious physical or mental problems associated with it.
What was the importance of South American Rheas in the development of Darwin's ideas?
Darwin's observations of greeter and lesser South American Rheas, in addition to his observations of the Galapagos Island finches, were an integral part of the development of Darwin's evolutionary theory.
What does a kangaroo and an ostrich combined look like?
it looks like well it has long legs and a pouch it will have beak too
Are ostrich feathers politically correct after dark?
Only if your daughter is getting married to a Broadway producer.
I am pretty sure there is no such thing. However, why can't a human and an ostrich have little 'fun' one night? The outcome may be an ostrich with a baby head, or a baby with wings and a beak! It is kinda creepy to think about, but who knows?
