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Emu

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Unlike the Ostrich which has two toes, the Emu has three toes on each foot. This provides them with exceptional balance and stability for sprinting across the Australian outback. They can reach speeds of up to 30 mph (50 km/h) and have a stride that can be nearly 9 feet long. Their legs are among the strongest in the animal kingdom—strong enough to rip down metal wire fences.

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WEIGHS
66–132 Lbs
30–60 kg
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Scientific Name
Dromaius novaehollandiae
Lives For
10–20 years (Wild); up to 35 years (Captivity)
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Continent
Oceania
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