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Ostrich

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The Ostrich is the only bird that has just two toes on each foot (all other birds have three or four). The inner toe is equipped with a formidable, 4-inch-long claw that can kill a lion with a single forward kick. This two-toed structure is an adaptation for speed; it reduces the surface area contacting the ground, allowing them to maintain a steady speed of 30 mph (48 km/h) for long distances and reach bursts of up to 45 mph (72 km/h).

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WEIGHS
140–320 Lbs
63–145 kg
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Scientific Name
Struthio camelus
Lives For
30–40 years (Wild); up to 50+ years (Captivity)
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Continent
Africa
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