Emu

by Simon

The emu is the second tallest living bird in the world after the ostrich. The emu has feathers not fur. It does not have a tail but it has a very large body. It lives in the mainlands in Australia and avoids the cities and forests.The emu's nest is a hole by a bush with leaves and grass. It eats catapillars, plants and seeds.

Information from World Book Online and links below.

http://australian-animals.net/
http://www.kipandco.com.au/Main/Wildlife/wildlife.html
http://www.abc.net.au/schoolstv/animals/default.htm