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What is an Emu?What are the Characteristics of the Birds Known as Emus?A brief description of Emus, including physical characteristics, habits, preferred food, and conservation status.
The emu, family Dromaiideae, is a large flightless bird found only in Australia. Though it cannot fly, it moves quickly on sturdy legs. It is the only bird in its family - two species have been extinct since the early 1800's, but today's Emus are in no danger. Emus range across most of Australia eating mostly plants and migrating to new areas where food is abundant. They move in huge flocks and can demolish food crops very quickly, prompting the installation of many miles of fencing around agricultural lands. Articles:
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