Emu

The emu is the second-tallest living bird after its ratite relative the ostrich. It is endemic to Australia where it is the largest native bird and the only extant member of the genus Dromaius. As emus were imported into various countries, many nations have been successful with emu as a food source. The emu is 95% usable, therefore there is barely any wastage to the bird. Emus are great feed converters. For every 2.5 pounds of feed, there is one pound of gain, making them great meat choices for some farms. Measured from the bill to the tail, emus range in length from 139 to 164 cm (55 to 65 in), with males averaging 148.5 cm (58.5 in) and females averaging 156.8 cm (61.7 in).

Size: 5.7 feet

Predators: feral dogs, pigs, eagles, foxes, snakes and goannas

Enemies: dingoes or wedge-tailed eagles

Related To: a group of flightless running birds known as ratites

Range: covers most of mainland Australia

Speed: 31 mph (Maximum, Sprint)

Scientific Name: Dromaius novaehollandiae

Mass: 82 lbs (Female, Adult), 69 lbs (Male, Adult)