[Dromaius novaehollandiae]
Habitat: All areas except rainforest and cleared land
Height: 5-6'
Weight: 65-100 lbs
Max Lifespan: 10 years
Incubation Period: 52 days
Number of Young: 5-15 eggs

- Australia's tallest native bird
- can move as fast as 30 mph
- emu foot has three forward-facing toes and no hind toe
- males perform all the incubation for the eggs and will sit on the nest for 52 days without eating, drinking or leaving the nest
- emus are not social birds except for young emus who stay with their father for 4-6 months
- female emus typically weigh more than males
- often ingest large pebbles to help their gizzards grind up food