Class: Aves
Diet: Omnivore
Lifespan: Up to 20 years
Weight: Up to 45kg
Height: Up to 2m
Reproduction: Egg-laying
Status: Least concern
The emu is the world’s second-largest bird and can run up to 50km/hour. They feed on leaves, grasses, seeds, insects and fruit. The female lays six to 12 dark green eggs each year. The male then incubates them and raises the chicks. Emus are found in most habitats throughout mainland Australia. However, they are no longer found in closely settled areas.
Although the average lifespan is 20 years, the oldest emu recorded lived to an age of 38 years!
Emu
Dromaius novaehollandiae