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AUG 3 , 2025
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Ostriches are the tallest and heaviest flightless living birds. Their strong legs, powerful thighs and two toes are conducive to their running ability. They run at a speed of 72 km/hour. They are omnivorous animals. They live in the savannas and desert areas of Africa.
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Emus are large, flightless birds native to Australia. They are the second-tallest living bird species and are known for their speed, reaching up to 50 km/h (30 mph). Emus are primarily found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands across Australia.
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Cassowaries are large, flightless birds that are native to the tropical forests of New Guinea, the Moluccas and northeastern Australia . There are three extant species: the Southern Cassowary, the Northern Cassowary, and the Dwarf Cassowary. A fourth species, the Pygmy Cassowary, is believed to have gone extinct during the Pleistocene Era
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Penguins are a fascinating group of flightless, aquatic birds belonging to the family Spheniscidae. They are highly adapted to life in marine environments and are found almost exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere
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A rare, nocturnal parrot from New Zealand . The kakapo (Strigops habroptilus), also known as the owl parrot, is a fascinating and critically endangered species of large, flightless, nocturnal parrot endemic to New Zealand. It's an extraordinary bird with many unique characteristics.
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Small, nocturnal birds from New Zealand, kiwis have tiny wings hidden under their feathers and rely on their long beaks to forage.
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The weka (Gallirallus australis) is a flightless, nonmigratory bird endemic to New Zealand, also known as the Māori hen or woodhen. They belong to the rail family (Rallidae) and are about the size of a chicken.
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Found in South America, rheas resemble ostriches and are also excellent runners.