Ostrich

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Ostrich
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Ostrich Scientific Classification Kingdom Anima
lia Phylum Chordata Class Aves Order Struthioni
formes Genus Struthio Species Struthio camelus
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Ostrich Adaptations Physical The wing bones of
ostriches are the same as other birds, but
ostriches cannot fly. Their need for flight
diminished since their long, powerful legs enable
them to outrun most predators at speeds up to 43
mph. If cornered, a single kick with their
powerful legs can also be fatal to its enemies.
Behavioral Ostriches stretch out their neck and
lay their head on the ground to keep from being
seen, but they do not bury their head in the
sand! The males build the nests, help incubate
the eggs, and care for the young birds. If the
females had to stay on the nests all the time,
they would not be able to look for the large
amount of food it requires to produce more eggs.
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• Ostrich Fun Facts
• The ostrich is the largest living bird-up to 9
  feet tall and 345 pounds.
• Some ostriches can live to be 70 years old.
• One ostrich egg equals up to 24 chicken eggs.
• The ostrich has the biggest eyeball of any
  bird-they are 2 inches across.
• A female ostrich can recognize her own eggs, even
  when mixed in with the eggs of other females.