The ostrich has a characteristically long neck and legs and can run at speeds of up to 70 km/h (45 mph). The ostrich is the largest living species of bird and lays the largest eggs of any living bird (extinct elephant birds of Madagascar laid larger eggs). It is largely a scavenger though it also eats invertebrates. It lives in nomadic groups of 5 to 50 birds. When threatened the ostrich will either hide itself by lying flat against the ground or will run away. If cornered it can attack with a kick of its powerful legs.
Interestingly the ostrich does not have a bladder. Instead it excretes uric acid which is a white semisolid substance. The ostrich also has a four-chambered stomach which aids in the digestion of its food.
Does an ostrich have a bladder?
No an ostrich does not have a bladder.
How does an ostrich relieve itself?
Ostriches relieve themselves by excreting feces and urine simultaneously.
What is the ostrich’s primary means of thermoregulation?
The ostrich’s primary means of thermoregulation is by adjusting the amount of heat it radiates.
What is the record for the fastest an ostrich has run?
The record for the fastest an ostrich has run is 97.
5 kilometers per hour.
How long can an ostrich live?
Ostriches can live up to 40 to 50 years in the wild.
What is the greatest threat to ostriches?
The greatest threat to ostriches is humans.
What are ostriches used for?
Ostriches are used for their meat skin and feathers.
What country has the most ostriches?
The country with the most ostriches is Ethiopia.
What is the tallest bird in the world?
The tallest bird in the world is the ostrich.
What is the heaviest bird in the world?
The heaviest bird in the world is the ostrich.
What is the largest bird in the world?
The largest bird in the world is the ostrich.
What is the fastest animal on two legs?
The fastest animal on two legs is the ostrich.
What is the official state bird of California?
The official state bird of California is the California quail.
What is the national bird of Zimbabwe?
The national bird of Zimbabwe is the kori bustard.
What is the national bird of Morocco?
The national bird of Morocco is the tristram’s jird.
