The Ostrich (Struthio camelus)

The Ostrich is the largest bird living in the world. They are flightless, but when running can reach speeds up to 70 km/h.

Image Courtesy of http://www.african-safari-pictures.com/ostrich-pictures.html

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This website was completed in partial fulfillment of the requirements for Biology 323, Animal Behavior, at Davidson College in the Spring Semester 2008.

Questions or Comments? Please contact Cecilia Blair at ceblair@davidson.edu
Or Professor Verna Case at vecase@davidson.edu