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Designed to Run

on January 1, 2015

What’s that I hear? The thunderous sound of large birds dashing across the open plain. Not all birds are designed to fly gracefully across the open sky. Some are designed as long-distance runners and can even outrun a horse.

Birds

Cassowary, Rhea, and Emu

Ostrich

Ostrich: These amazing birds can reach as tall as 9 feet (3 m)!

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  • Balancing Poles

    Why does a flightless bird have wings? They help the birds maneuver and keep balance while zigzagging across open areas.

Designed Not to Fly

This issue shares some of the amazing designs of flightless birds.

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