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Eyes Ostrich eyes are the largest eyes of any land animal. They also have long eyelashes. Each eye is bigger than their brain.
hen you think of a bird, what do you usually picture? A small bird that flies? Most birds are just like that. But there is a bird in Africa that’s different. An ostrich can grow to be 9 feet tall (2.7 m) and can weigh 320 pounds (150 kg). Even though it is gigantic, it has small wings and does not fly.
Feathers Males have fluffy black feathers with white plumes on their wings and tail, while females are grayish brown. Legs
Do ostriches bury their heads in the sand? Hold this page up to a mirror for the answer!
Replace the missing words.
Ostriches may not be able to ____, but they can run! They can reach _________ of over 40 miles per hour (70km per hour). An ostrich holds out its small ________ when running. This helps them keep their ___________. And an ostrich’s legs are also good for
Toes Ostriches have two toes on each foot. And each toe has a long claw.
_________________ themselves from lions, hyenas, and other ______________.
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