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Cassowaries and Emus
Cassowaries and emus together form a group of large flightless birds comprised of just four species—three cassowaries and one emu. Cassowaries inhabit New Guinea and Australia, emus are restricted to New Guinea. The articles listed below provide information about the characteristics, classification and evolution of cassowaries and emus.
What Are Cassowaries and Emus
Cassowaries and emus are flightless birds whose ancestors could fly but now have only tiny vestigial wings that are far too weak to lift their bulky bodies into the air. In this article, explore basic facts about cassowaries and emus including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them...