History:
The genus and species names of the emu are Dromaius novaehollandiae.
Emu-birds are members of the ratite family along with ostrich, rhea, cassowary and kiwi.
Emu are prehistoric birds that originated about 80 million years ago in Australia.
Flightless, but they have strong legs and run very fast and can run up to speeds of 30 miles per hour (50 kilometers per hour).
Emus are also very good swimmers.
Wings are only 1/10th the length of its body
Brown in color;
They have 3 toes; the underside of each toe is flattened with a broad pad.
Two main calls: a gutteral grunt and a throbbing drum.
Emu's were imported into the United States from the 1930's through the late 1950's as exotic zoo stock.
Today, the exportation of live birds and eggs is prohibited from Australia
Exports of processed emu products from Australia, however, are on the rise as emu begins to gain acceptance worldwide for its unique qualities
Emus are raised throughout the world and have adapted to a variety of conditions ranging from the cold winters to the extreme heat
Normally Emu's lives up to 40 years.
Bill is broad and soft, adapted for browsing and grazing.
In nature, the emu's nest is a shallow hole by a bush. The nest is lined with leaves, grass, and bark.
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