Emu vs rainbow lorikeet
Both the Emu and Rainbow Lorikeet are birds although they are different in many ways. Emu's are found almost all over Australia where as Rainbow Lorikeets are usually within the coastal regions of the continent. As the animals are both birds, why do they take different structural builds and take on different traits?
The Emu unlike the Rainbow Lorikeet have long large legs and a long neck. These legs provide power for fast movements up to 50 km/hr meaning that the Emu doesn't fly and spends all it's time on the ground. They are able to reach vegetation that some ground animals can't with their long necks. This is important for the Emu so they can survive in the wilderness with animals who feed on the same vegetation as them. Without these adaptations the Emu will have a higher chance of becoming a deceased state sooner rather than later.
Rainbow Lorikeets on the other hand are quite different from the Emu. Smaller in size, weight and colourful. The top colour of the Rainbow Lorikeet (green) creates a camouflage with their surrounding environment so that it makes it harder for predators to identify the animal. Just like the Emu, Rainbow Lorikeets have wings although they use their wings predominantly to fly around. This allows the bird to access vegetation above ground and also gives a great advantage to movement and exploration. Without these specific adaptations the Rainbow Lorikeet will find it hard to survive in woodlands and forests as they come in contact with other animals and when they explore for food.
Both the Emu and Rainbow Lorikeet have their specific adaptations to be able to survive in their environment. If the Emu was to live in the environment that a Rainbow Lorikeet does, the Emu would have a decreased chance of survival unless they can adapt to the new environment and vice versa.
The Emu unlike the Rainbow Lorikeet have long large legs and a long neck. These legs provide power for fast movements up to 50 km/hr meaning that the Emu doesn't fly and spends all it's time on the ground. They are able to reach vegetation that some ground animals can't with their long necks. This is important for the Emu so they can survive in the wilderness with animals who feed on the same vegetation as them. Without these adaptations the Emu will have a higher chance of becoming a deceased state sooner rather than later.
Rainbow Lorikeets on the other hand are quite different from the Emu. Smaller in size, weight and colourful. The top colour of the Rainbow Lorikeet (green) creates a camouflage with their surrounding environment so that it makes it harder for predators to identify the animal. Just like the Emu, Rainbow Lorikeets have wings although they use their wings predominantly to fly around. This allows the bird to access vegetation above ground and also gives a great advantage to movement and exploration. Without these specific adaptations the Rainbow Lorikeet will find it hard to survive in woodlands and forests as they come in contact with other animals and when they explore for food.
Both the Emu and Rainbow Lorikeet have their specific adaptations to be able to survive in their environment. If the Emu was to live in the environment that a Rainbow Lorikeet does, the Emu would have a decreased chance of survival unless they can adapt to the new environment and vice versa.
FUN facts
- Emu's have two eyelids. One for blinking and one to keep dust out.
- Male Emu's create a grunt similar to boars and female Emu's create the loud booming sound.
- Emu's can swim and cross waterways.
- Rainbow Lorikeets have a sharp beak to pierce through hard surface fruit.
- Rainbow Lorikeets can travel all day to find areas of different food
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Adaptability
Having discovered the adaptations of the Emu, Rainbow Lorikeet and the Hakea Scoparia which one would have the greater tolerance range for temperature changes?
The Emu has proven to be the more versatile of the three. It is able to live in nearly if not all regions of Australia. Where as the Rainbow Lorikeet and Hakea Scoparia can really only stay in their environment to sustain life. The Emu can move around Australia in venture of food and water. Their adaptability is greater than the others giving it more chance of survival if put into a different environment.
The Emu has proven to be the more versatile of the three. It is able to live in nearly if not all regions of Australia. Where as the Rainbow Lorikeet and Hakea Scoparia can really only stay in their environment to sustain life. The Emu can move around Australia in venture of food and water. Their adaptability is greater than the others giving it more chance of survival if put into a different environment.