Emu

Question 1

What kind of habitat

Answer 1

Forest and savana woodlands. No rainforest or arid areas.
Once found on tasmania but europeans wiped out.
Also drawf on kangaroo island and kigs island
Not very populated . 700,000 in wild

Question 2

Behavior

Answer 2

Flocks. Nomadic up to 30 mi per day depending on climate
Look friendly but only young are
5-35 in wild. 30mi per hour. Good swimmers
Males grunt females drum chicks peep

Question 3

Description

Answer 3

2nd largest bird 6ft tall 100-130 lbs
M and F are identical but F slightly larger
Feathers: course hairlike dullish brown appear shagg
Head and neck no feathers and blueish tint
Long legs 3 toes 9 foot stride
Brain size of pea

Question 4

Reproduction

Answer 4

5-20 dark green blue eggs
18mo maturity
2mo incubation
Done by male. Refuse eat drink deficate and defend
Female is booted and goes mate with more
Creamy and stripped look until 6 months

Question 5

Diet

Answer 5

Herbavore. Fruit seeds plants insects sm mammals dropping and swallow stones to help digest

Question 6

Role in envi

Answer 6

Insect and rodent population down

New plants with seeds in feces

Question 7

Range from

Answer 7

Only wild aus. Mainland to snowy mtns to coat.