Emus for Kids | Learn all about these Australian birds

Emus are among some of the few bird species that don't fly. They are fascinating birds that are really tall! They stand up to six feet (almost two meters) high, which makes them the second-tallest birds in the world after ostriches. Emus have long, strong legs that help them run fast, almost as fast as a car! Their feathers are usually brownish, and they have tiny wings they don't use for flying.

These big birds have very powerful legs. But they aren't just for walking—they help emus run super fast. They can even reach speeds up to 30 miles per hour (about 50 kilometers per hour)! This makes them one of the fastest birds on land. Their legs are also strong enough to jump high, which comes in handy when they need to escape from predators.

Currently, emus are not endangered. In fact, they are pretty common in Australia. However, protecting their habitats and making sure they have enough food and space to live comfortably are still important. Conservation efforts focus on stabilizing their populations so that they thrive in the wild.

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What you will learn in Emus for Kids:
0:00 Introduction
0:22 What is an emu?
1:57 Emu diet
3:15 Other interesting facts
4:47 Why emus are important to the environment
5:43 Review of the facts

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