Common Ostrich
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Common Ostrich

The common ostrich is one, or possibly two, species of large flightless birds native to Africa, the only living member of the genus Struthio, which is in the ratite family. Wikipedia

 

Conservation status: Least concern (Population decreasing)
Eats: Plants and insects
Runs: up to 70 km/h
Weighs: 100 – 120 kg (adult male)
Measures: 2 – 2.8 m high (adult male)
Lives: 30 – 40 years
Lays eggs: after 6 weeks, eggs hatch after 35 – 45 days

Scientific name

Struthio camelus.

Date

7th October 2016

Category

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