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| − | The '''cassowaries''' are large, flightless [[bird]]s similar to the [[emu]] and [[ostrich]]. They live in the [[ | + | The '''cassowaries''' are large, flightless [[bird]]s similar to the [[emu]] and [[ostrich]]. They live in the [[rain forest]]s of [[Australia]] and [[New Guinea]]. There are three [[species]]: |
* [[Dwarf cassowary]] (sometimes called "Bennet's cassowary" - This is the smallest species, and is found in New Guinea and [[New Britain]] (an island north of New Guinea). | * [[Dwarf cassowary]] (sometimes called "Bennet's cassowary" - This is the smallest species, and is found in New Guinea and [[New Britain]] (an island north of New Guinea). | ||
Revision as of 17:37, May 25, 2007
The cassowaries are large, flightless birds similar to the emu and ostrich. They live in the rain forests of Australia and New Guinea. There are three species:
- Dwarf cassowary (sometimes called "Bennet's cassowary" - This is the smallest species, and is found in New Guinea and New Britain (an island north of New Guinea).
- Northern cassowary - found in New Guinea.
- Southern cassowary - found in Australia and New Guinea.
Description
Cassowaries, due to their shyness and forest habitat, are difficult to observe. However, it is known that they grow up to 5 or 6 feet high, with the males being larger than the females. they eat mainly fruit, although fungi and small animals are also sometimes eaten.
Cassowaries are dangerous if cornered; their kick can cause severe injury or even death.