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IUCN: Least Concern
Emu
Dromaius novaehollandiae
KingdomAnimalia›PhylumChordata›ClassAves›OrderCasuariiformes›FamilyCasuariidae›GenusDromaius
About
Emus are large flightless birds that travel long distances in search of seasonal food and water. Males incubate the dark green eggs and guard striped chicks after hatching. Their movements disperse seeds across Australian landscapes and link open woodland, scrub, and grassland habitats.
Key Facts
⛰Habitat Open woodland, savanna, grassland, scrub, and farmland
🍃Diet Omnivore — seeds, fruits, flowers, shoots, insects, and small animals
📏Size & Weight Height 1.5–1.9 m
•weight 30–55 kg
⏳Lifespan 10–20 years
🗺Range Mainland Australia
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Key Facts
⛰Habitat Open woodland, savanna, grassland, scrub, and farmland
🍃Diet Omnivore — seeds, fruits, flowers, shoots, insects, and small animals
📏Size & Weight Height 1.5–1.9 m
•weight 30–55 kg
⏳Lifespan 10–20 years
🗺Range Mainland Australia
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#1(c) duckswim2, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) · CC BY NC
#2(c) Cole Tiemann, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) · CC BY NC
#3(c) Shreybae, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) · CC BY NC
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