Emus for Beginners

Download or read book Emus for Beginners written by Mark Lucas and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-06-05 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emu, (Domains novaehollandiae), flightless bird of Australia that is the second largest dwelling bird: the emu is extra than 1.five meters (five ft) tall and may weigh more than 45 kg (100 pounds). The emu is the only residing family member Dromaiidae (or Dromiceiidae) of the order Casuariiformes, which additionally includes the cassowaries. The common emu (Domains novaehollandiae) is stout-bodied and lengthy-legged, like its relative the cassowary. Both sexes are brownish, with a darkish grey head and neck. Emus can sprint away at almost 50 km (30 miles) in keeping with our; if cornered, they kick with their massive 3-toed ft. Emus mate for life; the male incubates 7 to ten dark inexperienced eggs, 13 cm (5 inches) long, in a floor nest for about 60 days. The striped young soon run with the adults. In small flocks, emus forage for fruits and bugs but can also harm plants. The strange shape of the trachea of the emu is correlated with the loud booming observe of the chicken during the breeding season. GRAB YOUR COPY NOW!