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The emu's native ranges cover most of the Australian mainland. The Tasmanian, Kangaroo Island and King Island subspecies became extinct after the European settlement of Australia in 1788. The emu has soft, brown feathers, a long neck, and long legs. It can grow up to 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) in height.
A large member of this species can be nearly 2.8 metres (9 ft 2 in) tall, weigh as much as 156 kilograms (344 lb), [18] and can outrun a horse. Of the living species, the Australian emu is next in height, reaching up to 1.9 metres (6 ft 3 in) tall and about 50 kilograms (110 lb). [18]
EMUs are popular on commuter, and suburban rail networks around the world due to their fast acceleration and pollution-free operation, [1] and are used on most rapid-transit systems. Being quieter than diesel multiple units (DMUs) and locomotive-hauled trains, EMUs can operate later at night and more frequently without disturbing nearby ...
Coyotes can easily reach 48 km/h (30 mph), and can sprint at 65 km/h (40 mph) when hunting. [99] Even without a front foot, a coyote can still run at around 32 km/h (20 mph). [98] Big brown bat (flight) 56–64 km/h (35–40 mph) Big brown bats are reported to be one of the fastest bats reaching speeds of up to 40 mph. [101] Common dolphin
A number of community members offered criticism, suggestions and even well wishes to Morace about her runaway emu situation. An Emu soaking up the sunshine at Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo in Rome ...
Large males of R. americana can reach 170 cm (67 in) tall at the head, 100 cm (39 in) at the back [13] and can weigh up to 40 kg (88 lb). [14] The lesser rhea is smaller, with a height of 100 cm (39 in). [13] Their wings are large for a flightless bird (250 cm (8.2 ft)) [13] and are spread while running, to act like sails. [15]
Two versions existed, consisting of two, or four coaches. To modernise the Benelux-service (Amsterdam–Brussels) and the finishing of the electrification between Roosendaal and Essen, 12 EMU were built that these EMU run in multiple unit with existing EMUs. The EMU can run under 1500 V DC and 3000 V DC.
Two large emus on the loose in South Carolina ruffled the feathers of locals a week after dozens of monkeys escaped from a research facility in the Palmetto State.