
Emu - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
Tall and majestic, the emu belongs to a group of flightless running birds known as ratites, the most primitive of the modern bird families. The ratite family includes the kiwi, ostrich, …
Emu - San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
The emu is the largest bird native to Australia. If threatened, they rattle their stiff tail feathers or use powerful kicks to deter predators. Emus are the only bird with calf muscles.
Emu | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology ...
Emus are large, flightless birds. Their necks and legs are long, but their wings are tiny, reduced to less than 8 inches (20 centimeters). After molting, the birds are dark, but sunlight fades the …
Emu | Sacramento Zoo - Sac Zoo
Learn more about the Emu, including behavior, population status, average size, diet, conservation efforts, and more. Contact us with any questions!
Emu | Franklin Park Zoo - Zoo New England
The emu is the largest bird native to Australia, growing to be about six feet tall. The emu has shaggy brown to grey-brown feathers on its body and small wings. The Emu can run up to 30 …
Emu - Lehigh Valley Zoo
Emus are considered the largest native bird in Australia. They serve an important purpose for helping to preserve habitats by being seed dispersal specialists! They will often eat seeds …
Emu - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers
These Australian birds have tiny, mostly useless wings, but their long legs are very powerful. They can travel at a fast trot for quite a distance and can sprint at 30 miles per hour. Their strong …