casuariiform: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Casuariiformes

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An emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) with brown feathers grazes on green grass in Wilsons Promontory National Park, Australia, with dense green foliage in the background.

Common, or southern, cassowary (Casuarius casuarius).

A cassowary with glossy black feathers, a bright blue head, red neck skin, and a prominent helmet-like casque stands in dense green foliage.

The body plans of the cassowary (Casuarius) and emu (Dromaius).

Witness how dangerous and aggressive a cassowary can be, and also the importance to protect these animals

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