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ratiteFlightless bird that has a breastbone without the keel to which flight muscles are attached. Examples are ostrich, rhea, emu, cassowary, and kiwi. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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``She thought it was awesome, she's just a little scared of the very tall emu,'' Stolarz said, referring to the large, flightless bird. At a depth of about 20 meters (66 feet), the flightless bird slows down as it reaches a swarm of krill. Researchers working in Argentina have discovered fossils that may represent the heftiest flightless bird to ever have roamed the planet. |
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