The power of ostriches in the animal kingdom
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SPEAKER: When you think of the words King of the Jungle, do you think of something that looks like this? How about this? It's true. While the ostrich might not be the King of the Sky, they totally rule the Savanna with their super powerful legs. Normally, they just outrun their predators. But if they're cornered, they can put down a lion with one single kick. They can cover up to 16 feet in one stride. That's like three Napoleons or two Shaquille O'Neals.