The Emu is an Australian native animal, which is the tallest of any Australian bird reaching from 1.6 m - 2 m. Unlike other birds the Emu has long large legs, which generates massive amounts of power for long distance and high speed movements.
Emu's are found all over Australia although rarely in the southern state of Tasmania. Emu's prefer to live and roam around sclerophyll forest and woodlands. Sclerophyll forest's and woodlands are home to a large amount of vegetation dependent on season although mainly have the highest source of food. Emu's are rarely seen in very arid deserts, rain forests and populated areas. Open lands in the central regions of Australia or even outback of each mainland state provides vast area for the Emu's to run and explore for more food, water and shelter. Where ever feed and water is Emu's are most likely to wander. Emu's can survive is many climates as long as there is a source of water near by.
Bourke, New South Wales is home to the outback of Australia, which is also home to a majority of Emu's in Australia. Bourke's annual max mean temperature is 27.5 degrees Celsius with an annual mean rain fall of 354.0 mm. This indicates that Emu's can adapt to the heat whilst limited water supply.
Whilst Emu's can survive under the heat of the sun in the Australian outback and the chilling nights of the deserts there are still factors that may be a risk to sustain life. Heat can become a problem if there is limited water around. Water is essential for life therefore Emu's must be around plenty of water sources if they are in the heat. The outback is home to many other wild and native animals therefore Emu's aren't exactly fighting just the environment. They also need to protect themselves from other animals such like foxes, wedge - tailed eagles and wild dogs. Early offspring are easy targets for predators to prey on. The outback is home to the saying 'survival of the fittest'.
When the Emu feels threatened it will extend it's neck and puff it's feathers out to create a large image of itself. The Emu will also start moving or dancing around to show it's activeness. Emu's are more likely to run away than defend themselves although when they feel cornered in they will apply those methods of caution. This is an important attribute to increase the chance of survival, if predators sense fear and weakness they will attack therefore having such knowledge and skill to be able to protect themselves is essential to sustain life.
Emu's are capable of reaching speeds up to 50 km/hr. This is only possible by the long legs and the structure of their feet and toes. The Emu has three toes, which enables greater efficiency for running. The structure of their feet also enables the Emu to change direction of 180 degrees at high speeds, which gives them a high chance of escaping predators or also migrate faster than other animals to the next region of higher food and water sources.
There are times when Emu's need to communicate long distances for varies of reasons Emu's are able to do so by loud booming sounds. This sound is created by an inflated air sac and can be heard from up to 1 - 2 kms away. This perk enables Emu's to warn other Emu's of unwanted guests or even the glorious wheat fields they may find.
Emu's undertake annual migration, for example in Western Australia Emu's migrate south-west in winter and south-east in summer this is because of rainfall and amounts of feed during the seasons. It will be common for Emu's all over Australia to migrate seasonally where more food and water is available.
Emu's are found all over Australia although rarely in the southern state of Tasmania. Emu's prefer to live and roam around sclerophyll forest and woodlands. Sclerophyll forest's and woodlands are home to a large amount of vegetation dependent on season although mainly have the highest source of food. Emu's are rarely seen in very arid deserts, rain forests and populated areas. Open lands in the central regions of Australia or even outback of each mainland state provides vast area for the Emu's to run and explore for more food, water and shelter. Where ever feed and water is Emu's are most likely to wander. Emu's can survive is many climates as long as there is a source of water near by.
Bourke, New South Wales is home to the outback of Australia, which is also home to a majority of Emu's in Australia. Bourke's annual max mean temperature is 27.5 degrees Celsius with an annual mean rain fall of 354.0 mm. This indicates that Emu's can adapt to the heat whilst limited water supply.
Whilst Emu's can survive under the heat of the sun in the Australian outback and the chilling nights of the deserts there are still factors that may be a risk to sustain life. Heat can become a problem if there is limited water around. Water is essential for life therefore Emu's must be around plenty of water sources if they are in the heat. The outback is home to many other wild and native animals therefore Emu's aren't exactly fighting just the environment. They also need to protect themselves from other animals such like foxes, wedge - tailed eagles and wild dogs. Early offspring are easy targets for predators to prey on. The outback is home to the saying 'survival of the fittest'.
When the Emu feels threatened it will extend it's neck and puff it's feathers out to create a large image of itself. The Emu will also start moving or dancing around to show it's activeness. Emu's are more likely to run away than defend themselves although when they feel cornered in they will apply those methods of caution. This is an important attribute to increase the chance of survival, if predators sense fear and weakness they will attack therefore having such knowledge and skill to be able to protect themselves is essential to sustain life.
Emu's are capable of reaching speeds up to 50 km/hr. This is only possible by the long legs and the structure of their feet and toes. The Emu has three toes, which enables greater efficiency for running. The structure of their feet also enables the Emu to change direction of 180 degrees at high speeds, which gives them a high chance of escaping predators or also migrate faster than other animals to the next region of higher food and water sources.
There are times when Emu's need to communicate long distances for varies of reasons Emu's are able to do so by loud booming sounds. This sound is created by an inflated air sac and can be heard from up to 1 - 2 kms away. This perk enables Emu's to warn other Emu's of unwanted guests or even the glorious wheat fields they may find.
Emu's undertake annual migration, for example in Western Australia Emu's migrate south-west in winter and south-east in summer this is because of rainfall and amounts of feed during the seasons. It will be common for Emu's all over Australia to migrate seasonally where more food and water is available.
Image 1: http://australianmuseum.net.au/emu
Image 2: http://www.gobush.com.au/gallery/.html/Creche_of_Emus.html
Image 3: http://easytimegallery.com/e/emu-bird-feet.html
Image 4: http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/photography/wallpapers/2013/11/images-of-australia-emu,-flinders-ranges,-sa
Image 2: http://www.gobush.com.au/gallery/.html/Creche_of_Emus.html
Image 3: http://easytimegallery.com/e/emu-bird-feet.html
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