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Cassowary
What is the animal Cassowary known for?
It is related to the ostrich and the emu, but it has some distinctive features that make it unique.
Some of these features are:
It has a vivid blue face, two red wattles, and a hollow helmet on its head.
The helmet, or casque, is made of keratin and may help the cassowary sense vibrations, protect its head from branches, or signal its status to other cassowaries.It has dense, black feathers that look like hair and help it stay warm and dry in the humid environment.
The feathers also hide its wings, which are reduced to tiny stubs with a few quills.It has powerful legs that can run up to 50 km/h (31 mph) and jump up to 1.5 m (5 ft) high.
The legs have three toes, each with a sharp claw.
The inner toe has a dagger-like claw that can measure up to 12 cm (5 in) long.
The cassowary can use this claw to defend itself from predators or rivals by kicking and slashing.
It can weigh up to 60 kg (132 lb) and eat a variety of foods, such as fruits, plants, fungi, insects, eggs, carrion, and small animals.
It plays an important role in dispersing seeds and maintaining the diversity of the rainforest.
The cassowary is considered the world's most dangerous bird, because it can inflict serious or fatal injuries to humans and dogs with its powerful kicks and claws.
However, it is usually shy and elusive, and only attacks when provoked or threatened.
It is also endangered by habitat loss, hunting, and road accidents.
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Where does the Cassowary live?
Cassowaries are large, flightless birds that live in the tropical forests of New Guinea, northeastern Australia, and some nearby islands.
They are prefer dense, humid rainforests, where they can find plenty of fruits, their main food source.
Example of the color palette for the image of Cassowary
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What does the Cassowary look like?
A cassowary is a large, flightless bird that belongs to the ratite group, along with ostriches, emus, and kiwis.
It has a vivid blue face, two red wattles hanging from its neck, and a hollow helmet on its head called a casque.
Its body is covered with black feathers that look like hair, and its legs are strong and muscular, ending with three clawed toes.
The inner toe has a long, dagger-like claw that can be used as a weapon if the bird feels threatened.
A cassowary can stand up to 2 meters tall and weigh up to 60 kilograms, making it the second-heaviest living bird after the ostrich.
Cassowaries live in the tropical forests of New Guinea and northeastern Australia, where they feed mainly on fruits, but also on other plant materials, fungi, and small animals.
They are very wary of humans and can be dangerous if provoked, as they can deliver powerful kicks with their claws.
Cassowaries are considered the world's most dangerous birds.
Example of the color palette for the image of Cassowary
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