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How many extant species of cassowary are there? Where can these birds be found?

Question #150684. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Feb 21 2024.
Originally posted Feb 21 2024 9:16 PM.

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There are three species of cassowary and they are regarded as rather dangerous. Although it has been almost 100 years since anyone has died of a cassowary attack. The birds are very shy and avoid people. The birds are found in North Australia, New Guinea, East Nusa Tenggara, and the Maluku Islands.
The inner (first) toe has a dagger-like claw that may be 125 mm (5 in) long. This claw is particularly fearsome, since cassowaries sometimes kick humans and other animals with their powerful legs.

link https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/zoology/item/worlds-most-dangerous-bird/

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassowary

Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Feb 21 2024.
Feb 21 2024, 9:19 PM
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