Ostriches are very adaptable eaters, and natural and farmed ostriches may have quite different diets. Their long necks make it easy to reach their favorite foods, including plants, stems, and acorns. Like other long plant-eaters like giraffes and elephants, Ostriches are forager, yet it spends its days bending down rather than reaching up. Ostriches are … Read more
The ostrich is known as the largest flightless bird. Usually, these birds are commonly found in Africa. The scientific name of the ostrich is Struthio Camelus. Most of the male birds are black in color with white plumes at the tail and wings. Females are brown. The small head and most parts of the neck … Read more
Life on the earth is a day-to-day challenge for all living beings. While humans find their ways easier, animals and birds are subjected to more challenges in recent times. Ostriches are one of the strangest, most, enormous, and fastest bipedal creatures with a unique appearance. They are prominently found in sandy and drier regions of … Read more
One of the most fascinating birds for me is the flightless bird ostrich. It is a bird that brings a sense of wonder and curiosity to me whenever I hear anything about it. From childhood, I knew about how massive these birds are, the largest egg-bearing bird, the fastest of the land runners, the myth … Read more
It made me quite curious to see the main lead in a movie riding an ostrich, it was a quite funny portrayal but made me think and bring some grey cells to use. It was known to me that ostriches are big flightless birds, they are quick runners and considered the largest bird on the … Read more
Sadly, the answer is no. But it’s also possible. Yes, you can keep them, but the question that arises is why do you want an ostrich as a pet. If you want to keep it as a pet, which will roam around the house with you, and you can give it occasional pats, it is … Read more
Seeing ostriches in the wild is fascinating. My first trip to South Africa was a treat for me especially because of these tall birds. I remember the scene vividly. We were on a safari in the African Savannah and came across a female ostrich and her nest! The female seemed to sense a threat and … Read more
With humans taking over the Earth, too many species of plants, birds, and animals are suffering. The smaller, more vulnerable species are affected badly but we have to stop and think about the more resilient species as well. I remember a trip to South Africa a few years ago. We were out in the Serengeti … Read more
Ostriches protect themselves with their long, strong legs. After being named as the world’s largest bird, it may be surprising to know that Ostriches do have predators. They are birds, after all, and no matter how fast they run, they always find themselves in situations where they are hunted by dangerous animals who pose a … Read more
Ostriches are flightless birds having long legs and long a neck. The neck of the ostrich is pretty long and protrudes out from the round fat body of the ostrich. They can run pretty fast and have the largest eye as compared to any other land animal. Male ostrich is black and even has bold … Read more
