Southern Cassowary

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Description

Range & Habitat

Found In: Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea

Behavior

Diet

Eats mostly fallen fruit, although it is fairly undiscriminating.

Conservation

Cyclones are considered a threat to the species in Australia and hunting is a threat in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea

Fun Facts

• Cassowaries are flightless birds.

Virginia Zoo Animals

Males: Boris and Hallager (born: June 11, 2013)

Females: Portabella (born: August 25, 2013) and Elgie (born: May 1, 2013)