OSTRICH
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The ostrich is the tallest and heaviest species of all living birds. Although its bulky body means that flying is out of the question, the ostrich has adapted to life on the ground with impressive agility.
Ostriches are superb runners that can sprint at speeds of up to 45 mph (72 km/h) on average, with a peak 60 mph (96.6 km/h) during short periods, with 12-foot (3.7 m) strides. This also makes the ostrich the fastest animal on two legs. The ostrich is also an endurance runner and can jog at 30 mph (48 km/h) for as long as half an hour.
An ostrich's powerful, long legs can also be formidable weapons. An Ostrich can kick with a force of about 2,000 pounds per square inch that is 141 kg per square cm. Ostrich kicks can kill a human or a potential predator like a lion. Each two-toed foot has a long, sharp claw.
AGGRESSIVE
DIET
They consume insects, snakes, lizards, and rodents. They also swallow sand and pebbles which help them grind up their food in their gizzard, a specialized, muscular stomach.
LIFE SPAN
The life span of an Ostrich can be up to 75 years.
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