Emus

Adult emus have a covering of shaggy gray-brown feathers, apart from the heads and necks, which are mostly naked and bluish-black. The plumage varies in color due to environmental factors, giving the bird a natural camouflage. Feathers of emus in more arid areas with red soils have a rufous tint while birds residing in damp conditions are generally darker in hue. The juvenile plumage develops at about three months and is blackish finely barred with brown, with the head and neck being especially dark. The facial feathers gradually thin to expose the bluish skin. The wings of emus are greatly reduced in size, but they have long and powerful legs. There are three forward-facing toes on each foot, but no hind toe. When walking, the emu takes strides of about 100 cm (3.3 ft), but at full gallop, a stride can be as long as 275 cm (9 ft). It has sharp claws on its toes which are its major defensive attribute, and are used in combat to inflict wounds on opponents by kicking. Emus have good eyesight and hearing, which allows them to detect threats at some distance. 

Life Span: 5-20 YEARS

Weight: 39.6-132 LBS

Height: 59.1-74.8 INCH

Length: 58.5-61.8 INCH