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THE FLIGHTLESS BIRD

HIDAYA AFRICA TOURS AND TRAVEL

Tour Guide, Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya

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  • The lifespan of  an ostrich is up to 30- 35 years in the wild 

  • Ostriches are omnivores,  eating vegetation, seeds, and insects

  • Adult males exceed 2.75m in  height  and weigh over 150kg

  • It's the fastest bird on land, with a speed of 72.5 km/h

  • Ostriches have excellent eyesight; their eyes are bigger than their brain

  • Primarily live in semi-arid and savannahs