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Common Ostrich

Struthio camelus

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Description:

This fellow appeared to be YAWNING! The long neck and legs keep their head up to 2.8 m (9 ft) above the ground, and their eyes are said to be the largest of any land vertebrate: 50 mm in diameter ;they can therefore perceive predators at a great distance.

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PublishedMarch 15, 2013

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