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Being large and fast, emus do not need to defend themselves very often. Apart from man, there are no natural predators of adult emus in Australia.
Emus can deliver a powerful kick, and they have long, sharp claws on their toes.
Furthermore, emus possess a unique defence capability, which would aid them if they were in the position of having to outrun a superior predator. When running at top speed, the physiological structure of their feet enables them to make sudden 180-degree turns which not even a small cat can do: by the time a bigger creature slowed enough to make the turn, the emu would be 50-60 metres ahead in the opposite direction.
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What diseases can the blue emu cure?
Of and by itself, none.
Where and how long does the emu sleep?
An emu will squat down and slowly lower itself to the ground, with its neck folded in on itself. Although the emu sleeps for a total of about 7 hours a night, it will wake up every 90-120 minutes and rise back into the squatting position.
Why isn't the emu extinct?
As a matter of fact, three species of emu are now extinct. The King Island emu (or Black emu), Tasmanian emu and the Kangaroo Island emu (or Dwarf emu) are all extinct as a result of being hunted for food by whalers and sealers in the 19th century. The mainland emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is able to defend itself against predators, outrunning them with its high speed, endurance and exceptional ability to turn quickly.
How does an emu portect itself from predators?
The emu is not in need of protection. They are found in abundance throughout mainland Australia, from coastal areas to Alpine areas, to grasslands and semi-arid areas, and even the outskirts of urban settlements. There are even emu farms, where products from the emu are commercially farmed.
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