The ostrich is the largest bird in the world. The ostrich is found in nature in Africa, but it is raised all over the world for its meat.

The ostrich is a unique (獨(dú)特的) looking animal. It has long skinny legs, a big body with small wings, a long neck, and a dangerous long beak (喙). Even though it has wings, it can’t fly. But they aren’t completely useless either. They help a lot with balance when the ostrich is running quickly and needs to change directions(方向). The ostrich usually weighs between 200 and 300 pounds and can grow to 9 feet tall. Its large body is covered with feathers.

The ostrich is famous for its speed on the ground. Its powerful legs allow it to reach speeds of 40 miles per hour! Ostriches can also use their strong legs to kick any enemy or even kill a human or a lion. However, in most cases the ostrich will just use its speed to run away from any danger.

Ostriches eat whatever they can find. This includes plants, insects, and small animals like lizards. They often live in groups. A group will have around ten birds, but some groups even have 100 birds. This way the whole group can help to protect the eggs. Ostrich eggs are the biggest eggs of any animal at an average of 3 pounds.

Ostriches don’t actually put their head in the ground as many cartoons like to show. What they really do is to lie down and put their head and neck flat on the ground to hide. From a distance all you can see is their body, so it appears as if they have put their head in a hole in the ground. Ostriches can not only kick with powerful feet, they are also armed with 4 inch long claws (爪) on their feet.

The ostrich

Living 1.

? Be found in nature in Africa and raised all over the world.

Looks

? It has long legs, a big body with small wings, a long 2., and a long beak.

? Its wings help a lot with balance while running 3..

? The ostrich is a big bird that grows to 9 feet4.

Abilities

? The ostrich’s legs are 5. enough to kill his enemies.

? Its high speed can help it 6. away from any danger.

Food and qualities

? The ostrich lives on a lot of things, 7. plants, insects and small animals.

? Ostriches live in groups to 8. their eggs.

Fun facts

? The ostrich 9. itself by lying down and putting its head and neck flat on the ground.

? The ostrich has powerful 10. with 4 inch long claws.

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