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Alpha's ABC's Character Of The Day September 21st 2011
"Ozzy Ostrich"
Here's some interesting Ostrich facts !
Among birds, the ostrich is a record-breaker. It is the tallest and the heaviest of all birds. An ostrich stands up to 9 feet (2.7 meters) tall. That's more than three feet (one meter) taller than the average man. And this bird can weigh as much as 350 pounds (159 kilograms).
While the huge ostrich is a bird—with wings and feathers—it does not fly. Instead it runs. It has long, strong legs. One stride can cover up to 16 feet (4.9 meters)—about the length of a mid-size family car! The bird is speedy, too. It can run just over 40 miles (64 kilometers) an hour for a short distance, and can keep up a speed of more than 30 miles (48 kilometers) an hour over longer distances. The ostrich uses its short wings for balance, holding them outstretched when it runs. On each foot, it has two toes and a four-inch-long (10-centimeter-long) claw, which help give it traction as it speeds along.Hey Kids,
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