66. MURDER BIRDS: Ostrich and Cassowary

The two most dangerous birds on the planet are probably taller then you: Ostrich and cassowary.

Both member of the ratite clan. What's a ratite? Flightless birds (excluding the penguin of course). There are actually five ratite species: ostrich, cassowary, rhea, kiwi, and emu! But what makes them flightless? Why are they flightless? What's the point?

Ostriches, the African giant flightless bird, could kill you easiest (especially compared to the kiwi) as they are the largest bird who have also been known to kill lions with a simple swing of their mighty backwards legs. Ostriches have a lot of danger about them.

Cassowaries, although not as large as an ostrich, have killed a human. But they aren't as tall! They do have terrifying red eyes and a deep call that feels like they are ripping out your soul. But they live in the fun world of Northern Australia, New Guinea and surrounding islands! So I think its safe to say they can be chill...if you respect them.  So don't be a dick to animals.

Scientific names
Ostrich: Struthio camelus
Southern Cassowary: Casuarius casuarius
Northern Cassowary: Casuarius unappendiculatus
Dwarf Cassowary: Casuarius bennetti

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