Emu (dromaius novaehollandiae) is a bird type animal. It inhabits open grasslands with bushes close to water. The weight of the animal is about 18kg - 60kg (40lbs - 132lbs) and average life span is 12 - 20 years. Human, wild dogs, birds of prey predators are the dangerous creatures for emus. See the table below to learn more facts.
Facts about emus
Name | Emu |
Diet | Omnivore |
Lifestyle | Flock |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Scientific Name | Dromaius novaehollandiae |
Family | Casuariidae |
Type | Bird |
Phylum | Chordata |
Life Span | 12 - 20 years |
Top Speed | 40km/h (25mph) |
Average Clutch Size | 11 |
Weight | 18kg - 60kg (40lbs - 132lbs) |
Distinctive Features | Enormous body size and large eyes |
Habitat | Open grasslands with bushes close to water |
Predators | Human, wild dogs, birds of prey |
Colour | Black, grey, brown |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Class | Aves |
Genus | Dromaius |
Size (H) | 1.5m - 1.9m (4.9ft - 6.2ft) |
Main Prey | Fruit, seeds, insects, flowers |
Order | Casuariiformes |
Kingdom | Animalia |