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An ostrich is a large flightless BIRD
Struthio camelus, found in Africa. The male
may be about 2½m (8ft) tall and weigh 135kg
(300lb), and is the largest living bird. It
has exceptionally strong legs and feet
(two-toed) that enable it to run at high
speed, and are also used in defence.
Subject by: Shaun Jay