Dromaius novaehollandiae

Fun Facts!

Emus can start breeding at 20 months.

Emus are the second largest bird in the world.

Emus can run up to 50 km/h.

Emus usually live for 10 to 20 years.

The emu is a strong swimmer.

Emus have black feathers that help them deal with extreme changes in the weather.

The emus have two sets of eyelids.

Emus are omnivorous birds, which means that it eats both plants and animals.

Emus will eat pretty much anything.

Emus swallow their food whole.

Female emus lay about 8 to 10 eggs.

The male incubates the eggs by sitting on them only standing to turn the eggs.  For eight weeks, the male doesn't eat or drink anything.  He relies on his body fat and the morning dew to keep him alive until the eggs hatch.

Emus don't interact with one another except when mating.

Emus are solitary animals besides the chicks who will stay with their father for months.

The emu's oil is used to heal painful joints, muscle aches, and sprains.

 

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