The
Emu (
Dromaius novaehollandiae) is a large,
flightless bird from
Australia. It is the second-biggest bird in Australia and the third-biggest bird in the
world (only the
ostrich and
cassowary are bigger). The emu is also very
fast; it can run up to 30 mph. Emus also
swim very well.
This huge bird lives in
flocks in
grasslands,
savannahs, and the Australian
bush. The emu's
life span is 10-20 years.
Emus grow to be about 6 feet tall and weigh about 110 pounds. This is bigger than many adult humans.
Chicks hatch from greenish-brown eggs which the male
incubates.
Emus are
primarily herbivores. They eat
grass,
seeds,
flowers,
young plants, and fruit. They also eat some
insects.