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The Emu Is Australia's Largest Bird. It Has Wings But Is Unable To Fly And Can Run Very Quickly At About 50 Kilometers Per Hour. Emus Lay Eggs Like Chickens, But The Size Of Their Eggs In Comparison Is 16 Chicken Eggs To 1 Emu Egg. The Emus Feathers Offer Great Protection Against The Hot Australian Sun. Adult Emus Are Approx. 2m or 6 1/2 Feet In Height And Weigh Between 30 And 45 Kilograms or 66–100 Pounds. The Emu Thrives In Remote Areas Like The Dry Plains At Australia’s Center. Emus Are Nomadic, Which Means They Travel And Don't Stay In The Same Spot. They Feast On A Wide Range Of Leaves, Grasses, Fruits, Native Plants, And Insects. If Water And Food Are In Abundance They Will Stay In One Place, If Not They Move On. Emu Chicks Live With Their Dads Until They Reach About 18 Months Of Age. The Emu Is Shown On The Australian Coat Of Arms Keeping Company With The Kangaroo. Some Soldiers In The Australian Army Sport Emu Feathers In Their Hats. If Attacked From Above By Other Birds Such As The Wedge-Tailed Eagle, Emus Will Run In A Zigzag Pattern. If They Are Attacked By Other Animals They Fend For Themselves With A Swift Kick Using Their Powerful Legs.
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