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Rocky

The Ratite family includes flightless birds with a flat, keelless breastbone (the keel is where the flight muscles connect). Most of their muscle is in their legs and thighs. There are only five species around the world. Cassowary, Emu, Ostrich, Rhea and Kiwi.

Fact about Ratites

The ostrich is the fastest two-legged runner of all the animals on Earth. The ostrich is also the world's largest bird.

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Our Ratites Species

Babinda the Southern Cassowary
Cassowary Profiles
Stomp Babinda Beepa Rocky
Threat level: Critically endangered
Critically endangered
Our Amazing Cassowary(s) are currently on display

 


Eric and Brett have a bit of bloke bonding
Emu Profiles
Eddie Eric
Threat level: Least concern
Least concern
Our Amazing Emu(s) are currently on display