Quick facts

Lifespan

10 years

Diet

Insects, fruits, seeds, leaves and more

Habitat

Woodlands, scrubland, grassland and even desert area. However, they are not found in rainforests.

Range

The emu's range includes New Guinea, Indonesia, Solomon Islands.

The Emu is a fightless bird. There is only one species of Emu, which is the worlds 3rd largest bird after the Ostrich and Cassowary. Male and female Emus look similar but the female is usually larger. Emus are found throughout Australia mainly from woodlands, scrubland, grassland and even desert areas. However, they are not found on rainforests.