Zoology of the ZooPl. CLIX
Southern cassowary
Casuarius casuarius
Aves · Casuariiformes · Casuariidae
Fig. 1. Southern cassowary
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | About 1.3-1.7 m tall |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 30-60 kg |
| Food | Fallen fruit |
| Lifespan | About 40 years in zoos (est.) |
| Society | Solitary; males incubate |
| Habitat | forest |
| Range | Australia, Asia |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
A rainforest giant with a helmet (casque) and a dagger-like inner claw. It spreads seeds of more than 200 plant species.
Observe: Respect the claws: keepers never enter its yard alone.