StatusEndemic
RarityCommon
Height180 cm
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"Emus can run at speeds of up to 31 mph (5 kph) with strides reaching nearly 9 feet (2.7 meters)."
Field Guide
Emu
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The Emu is Australia’s tallest native bird and the second-largest bird in the world by height, standing up to 6.2 feet (1.9 meters) tall and weighing as much as 121 pounds (55 kilograms). This flightless bird is a well-known symbol of Australian wildlife, found across most of the mainland.
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