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Emú

Dromaius novaehollandiae

Least Concern →

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

20 years

Length

1.8 m

Weight

45.0 kg

Population

700.0K

Trend

→ Stable

About

El ave nativa más grande de Australia y la segunda más grande del mundo por altura, con hasta 1,9 metros, el emú es un ratite no volador que se encuentra en la mayor parte de la Australia continental, en praderas, matorrales y bosques. Poderoso pateador capaz de correr a 50 km/h, el emú es nómada y recorre vastas distancias en busca de alimento y agua. Los machos realizan la incubación durante ocho semanas, perdiendo hasta un tercio de su peso corporal. Protagonista de la infame Gran Guerra de los Emús de 1932 en Australia Occidental.

Fun Facts

✨ Emus can sprint at nearly 50 km/h.
✨ The male incubates the eggs for 8 weeks without eating or drinking.
✨ Australia fought the Great Emu War of 1932 and lost.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

🌾 Savanna 🌿 Grassland

Widely distributed across Asia (Nepal), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

🇳🇵 Nepal 🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇵🇱 Poland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Diet & Behavior

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Omnivore

Emú is classified as omnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Omnivore

Plant ~60% Animal ~40%

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Estimated Population

700.0K

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Casuariiformes (Casuariiformes)

Species

Dromaius novaehollandiae (Emú)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese エミュー

Chinese 鴯鶓

Spanish Emú

French Émeu d'Australie

German Emu

Portuguese emu

Russian Эму

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Emú?

The scientific name of Emú is Dromaius novaehollandiae. It belongs to the genus Dromaius.

What is the conservation status of Emú?

Emú (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does Emú live?

Emú is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Nepal), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, United Kingdom.

What family does Emú belong to?

Emú (Dromaius novaehollandiae) belongs to the genus Dromaius, which is part of the taxonomic family Dromaiidae.

What does Emú eat?

Emú is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Emú live?

Emú has an average lifespan of approximately 20 years in the wild.

How many Emú are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Emú (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is approximately 700,000 individuals.

Is Emú endangered?

No, Emú (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.