They are classified as ratites, flightless birds without a keel on their sternum bones. Cassowaries are native to the tropical forests of New Guinea (Western New Guinea and Papua New …

14 hours ago · Rare attacks helped brand the cassowary as deadly, but habitat loss and human activity now pose a far greater threat to the bird’s survival.

Dec 6, 2025 · Cassowary, any of several species of large flightless birds of the Australo-Papuan region. Cassowaries are the only member of the family Casuariidae and belong to the order …

Jun 13, 2024 · Cassowaries are ratites, or birds that have flat breastbones and are unable to fly, just like their cousin, the emu. The cassowary habitat extends from the dense rainforests of …

The cassowary is a large, flightless bird most closely related to the emu. Although the emu is taller, the cassowary is the heaviest bird in Australia and the second heaviest in the world after …

The southern, or double-wattled, cassowary is one of three species of cassowary. Impressive and intimidating-looking, these flightless birds are often said to resemble dinosaurs.

Dec 10, 2024 · From Australia to New Guinea, three species of cassowary can be found in the world today. The Southern Cassowary is the largest and has the widest range, occupying the …

When a cassowary eats a piece of fruit, the flesh gets digested, but the seed passes through. As the bird wanders the forest, its droppings contain fruit seeds that can grow into trees. This …

May 27, 2024 · The cassowary is one of the closest extant relatives of dinosaurs and its descendants are believed to have evolved following the dinosaurs’ extinction around 60 million …

Deep within the ancient rainforests of New Guinea and northeastern Australia roams a creature that seems to defy time itself. With its vibrant blue and purple neck, a helmet-like casque, and …