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Emu

Dromaius novaehollandiae

Photo by ShannaB
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Field Notes

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The flightless Emu is Australia's tallest native bird, reaching between 1.6 m and 1.9 m when standing erect. This one and its buddy are in the Tamworth Marsupial Park. They were making sounds when we were there - a really deep drumming.

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Comments (5)
Apple
Wow, had no idea about the emu oil. Interesting. I'll have to ask them if they ever sell emu oil.
ShannaB
I agree, mostly they are fine (particularly wild ones - they just go about their business and ignore you) but the ones in captivity can get cranky. I've been chased by one before, it was a bit scary! Emus are also farmed in Australia; a lot of skin creams and other beauty products are made out of emu oil.
Apple
Well they seem to do well here. People eat both the eggs and occassionally the meat here. They are cool creatures but sometimes a little grumpy. I have been to there farm many times and at times the emus get pretty frisky.
ShannaB
Apple, I'm guessing they're quite adaptable - they are found all over Australia so they must be able to cope with varied climates, I think.
Apple
Here in Michigan, USA I have a friend whose parents raise them as farm animals. They have become a more common sighting as farm animals in Michigan, not sure why since the climates are very different.

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PublishedMarch 10, 2012

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