Discover this fast-running, excellent-swimming bird and its unique blue eggs.
The emu is the world's second-largest bird, capable of running, swimming, and laying dark blue eggs weighing up to 900g, which are featured in Australia's coat of arms.
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The emu is the second largest bird in the world . It is only smaller than the African ostrich and can reach a height of 1.9 meters. Photo: Pinterest. They are extremely fast runners. Emus can reach speeds of around 50 km/h thanks to their powerful legs. Photo: Pinterest.
The emu's plumage is exceptionally double-layered. Its biaxial structure provides excellent insulation. Photo: Pinterest. They can't fly, but they're excellent swimmers. Emus can swim across rivers and lakes with ease. Photo: Pinterest.
The eggs are a deep green color. Each egg weighs 700–900 g and has a very striking appearance. Photo: Pinterest. The male incubates the eggs. During the breeding season, the male takes on the responsibility of incubating and caring for the young. Photo: Pinterest. Their calls carry far. Emus produce a belly drum sound that can be heard up to 2 km away. Photo: Pinterest.
The emu, a national symbol of Australia, appears on the Australian coat of arms alongside the kangaroo. Photo: Pinterest. We invite our readers to watch the video : Living with Wolves / VTV2
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