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Learn about emus, the second-largest birds in the world, native to Australia. Discover their characteristics, diet, reproduction, and how they are used for oil, meat, and leather. Large and not really social, the common emu is a flightless bird and one of the most famous animals of Australia. Check it out! Emu : Australia’s Giant Bird What is an Emu ? The emu is a large flightless bird with shaggy feathers, long neck and legs, and intimidating red or orange eyes. Standing up to 2 meters tall and weighing up to 60 kg, the emu is the second tallest bird in the world after the ostrich and the fastest runner in Australia. The emu is the second tallest bird in the world, only the ostrich is taller. The largest individuals can reach up to 150 to 190 cm (59 to 75 in) in height. Emus are the fourth or fifth heaviest living bird after the two species of ostrich and two larger species of cassowary. They weigh slightly more on average than an emperor penguin. The soft-feathered, brown birds reach up to 20m (27ft) in height. [2] Their feathers are in a double layer which helps keep the emu cool. [2] They have bare ...
