Southern Cassowary
Have a reputation for being dangerous to
humans and other animals, and are often
regarded as aggressive.
humans and other animals, and are often
regarded as aggressive.
Casuarius casuarius
(L 50-75" Wt 37-154 lb)
Mount Hypipamee
Nat’l Park
Nat’l Park
24Oct2015
With its thick, powerful
three-toed feet
equipped with a lethal
dagger-like claw (4.7 in)
on the inner toe, this is a
scary bird to meet up
close...and we did, a
scary story but with a
happy ending.
three-toed feet
equipped with a lethal
dagger-like claw (4.7 in)
on the inner toe, this is a
scary bird to meet up
close...and we did, a
scary story but with a
happy ending.