Ostrich

$3,500+

The ostrich is the largest bird in the world, with a long neck and powerful legs. Though flightless, ostriches can run up to 43 mph. Ostriches have the largest eyes of any land animal, measuring up to 2 inches across. Males are black and white; females are light brown.

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Year Round

150 - 320

1.5 months

12 - 18 eggs

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40 years

MAXIMUM AGE:

Africa

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