FUN FACT ABOUT THE OSTRICH
As well as being the largest bird on Earth, the ostrich is also the fastest two-legged runner in the Animal Kingdom. On average, ostriches can sprint at speeds of up to 45 mph/72 kph, while records show that the fastest ostriches can achieve short bursts of up to 60 mph/96.6 kph. They are also the world's strongest bird. An ostrich can easily support the weight of a man, and their enormous eggs are capable of withstanding great pressure. In some areas of Africa, ostriches are used for racing. Be careful though - ostriches have famously volatile temperaments and are capable of inflicting serious damage. An ostrich can easily kick a grown man to death - an ability often used on predators in the wild.
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