Common ostriches are the largest and heaviest living birds, with some males weighing up to 156 kilograms.
Ostriches can run at speeds of up to 70 km/h, making them the fastest birds on land.
Despite their size, common ostriches can lay eggs that weigh as much as 1.4 kilograms, the largest of any bird.
Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal, measuring up to 5 centimeters in diameter.
They are omnivores, eating a variety of plants, seeds, insects, and even small vertebrates.
Ostriches have two toes on each foot, which helps them run more efficiently on the ground.
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The Heaviest Animals:
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The Biggest Land Animals:
#13
The Heaviest Land Animals:
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The Fastest Birds:
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2.7 meters
160 kilo
40 years
95 kmph
