Emus are the second largest bird on the globe while the ostrich is the largest. Also, when running an emu has a stride of 9 feet while an ostrich has a running stride of 16 feet! Ostriches can run faster than emus. The top speed of an ostrich is 43mph. The top speed of an emu ...
One possible exception is the large flightless birds, such as the emu, rhea, ostrich, and cassowary. As a result of their flightless condition they have powerful muscular legs, equipping them for rapid transit over the ground. Attacks have been recorded where severe penetrating lacerations have ...