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The South African ostrich (Struthio camelus australis), also known as the black-necked ostrich, Cape ostrich or southern ostrich is a subspecies of the common ostrich endemic to Southern Africa. It is widely farmed for its meat, eggs and feathers.
South Africa produces about 70% of global ostrich products, [4] with the industry largely centered around the town of Oudtshoorn. Ostrich leather is a lucrative commodity, and the large feathers are used as plumes for the decoration of ceremonial headgear. Ostrich eggs and meat have been used by humans for millennia.
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The feathers of the Masai ostrich lack barbs, which gives them a soft, downy appearance. [4] Similar to other ostrich subspecies, they possess approximately 50–60 tail feathers, 16 primaries, 4 alular, and 20–23 secondary feathers. The wing and tail feathers have evolved to serve as decorative plumes for courtship display rather than flight ...
STORY: About 20 ostriches escaped their enclosure on Thursday (November 24) morning and created "traffic hazards", Taber police said in a statement posted on social media.According to local media ...
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