Cassowaries and Emus

These large flightless birds of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Australia have shorter necks and legs than ostriches and rheas. Cassowaries weigh up to 187 Ibs and can reach up to 6 ft tall. They have high, bony casque on the head and a long, Dagger-like claw on the inner toe. Males build nests and incubate the eggs. Emus are slightly taller but lighter weight. They lead nomadic lifestyles, wandering over long distances, and can reach nearly 31 mph in a sprint. They prefer open woodland and grassland and usually live in small, loose groups, with high densities on sheep and cattle ranches. Females fight for the fittest male and may produce several clutches a season.