Top-10 Interesting Facts about the Ostrich

Speed Demons

Ostriches are incredibly fast runners and can sprint at speeds of up to 43 miles per hour (70 kilometers per hour). This makes them the fastest land birds in the world. They’re also incredibly strong and have powerful legs that can easily kick a human with enough force to cause serious injury.

Egg-cellent Production

Ostriches lay the largest eggs of any living bird species. These eggs are about 6 inches (15 centimeters) in length and can weigh around 3 pounds (1.4 kilograms). Just one ostrich egg is equivalent to approximately 24 chicken eggs.

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