| Native to Africa, the ostrich, Struthio camelus, is the largest living species of bird, growing to a height of approximately 2.4 m (8 ft) and a weight of 150 kg (330 lb). Although flightless, the ostrich can run at speeds as high as 65 km/hr (40 mph). Highly adaptable, ostriches can be found living in mountainous areas, open savanna, or sandy desert plains. They have omnivorous feeding habits, eating grass, the foliage of trees and bushes, and any small invertebrate and vertebrate animals they can chase down. |
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