Emu
Dromaius novaehollandiae
Classification
Domain Eukarya: Organisms in this Domain are multicellular and single cellular
Kingdom Animalia: all animals in this kingdom are multicellular and can walk at least at some point in their life.
Phylum
Chordata
bilateral symmetry
segmented body, including segmented muscles
three germ layers and a well-developed coelom
Chordates
Class
Aves
horny beak, no teeth
large muscular stomach
feathersirds
bird
Order
Struthioniformes
cassowaries, emus, kiwis
Family
Dromaiidae
emus
Genus
Dromaius
emu
Species
Dromaius novaehollandiae
emu
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 36 kilograms
Diet: Fruits, seeds, insects, and small animals
Habitat: Savannah, and grasslands in Australia
Predator: Dingo
Map of Australia
Emus will live anywhere in Australia
Physical Adaptations
Emus have lots of physical characteristics in common with the ostrich. Emus can be as tall as 190 cm. The average is 175 cm. Emus are the only bird with calf muscles. they can run up to 13.4 m/s with an average 3 meter stride. the high strength of their legs allows them to preform high powered kicks that can break fences and maiming predators. The average weight of an Emu is 36 to 40 kilograms and females being a little bit fatter. Their plumage of shaggy dark brown feathers is not streamlined its main purpose is insulation from the sun. young Emus will have more camouflage. Emus have a long neck that is whitish-blue. their heads are cover in black feathers and they have a big black beak.
Behavioral Adaptations
Emus are lonely birds but have social behaviors whenever advantageous. That includes sharing nests and searching for food. In these instances large groups will migrate to the next food source. Emus show a playful curiosity with each other and with other animals an example would be pecking or biting another animal and running away.