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Ostrich
Struthio camelus
4.81428, -75.6946
Field Notes
Description:
Is a large flightless bird native to Africa. Ostrich kicks can kill a human or a potential predator like a lion. Though they cannot fly, ostriches are fleet, strong runners. They can sprint up to 43 miles (70 kilometers) an hour and run over distance at 31 miles (50 kilometers) an hour. They may use their wings as "rudders" to help them change direction while running. Each two-toed foot has a long, sharp claw.
Habitat:
Ostriches prefer open land and are native to the savannas and Sahel of Africa, both north and south of the equatorial forest zone. In Southwest Africa they inhabit the semidesert or true desert.
Notes:
This ostrich was photographed at the Pereira zoo.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2011
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