The emu (/ ˈiːmjuː /; Dromaius novaehollandiae) is a species of flightless bird endemic to Australia, where it is the tallest native bird. It is the only extant member of the genus Dromaius …

Nov 17, 2025 · Ecological studies estimate that there are more than 630,000 adult emus and note that emu populations are likely stable. The King Island emu (D. minor), a species found only …

Sep 4, 2024 · Emus are ratites, flightless birds with a flat and unkeeled breastbone. Ratites are the most primitive modern birds; the group includes ostriches, kiwis, cassowaries, and rheas.

Emus are the only birds with gastrocnemius muscles (the same as human calf muscles) in the back of the lower legs. The Emu is common in mainland Australia but will avoid heavily …

Emus are large, flightless birds resembling and related to ostriches. They are native to Australia.

It is endemic to Australia where it is the largest native bird and the only extant member of the genus Dromaius. Emus can travel great distances, and when necessary can sprint at 48 km/h …

Emus are members of the ratite family, which also includes ostriches, cassowaries, and rheas. They are among the largest birds in the world, and they're found primarily in Australia, but also …