Emu – The Sprinting Giant

Emu

Scientific Name: Dromaius novaehollandiae

🎯 Classification: Aves, Casuariiformes, Dromaiidae

🌍 Habitat: Open plains, forests, and savannahs of Australia

💡 Did you know? Emus are the second-largest birds in the world after ostriches.

🐾 They can sprint at speeds of up to 30 mph.

🌈 Emus cannot fly but use strong legs for running and defense.

✨ Males incubate the eggs and care for the young—solo dad style!