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Which of the following is the largest living bird? |
| A. | Peacock |
| B. | Ostrich |
| C. | Dodo |
| D. | Turkey |
| Answer» B. Ostrich | |
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Explanation: The ostrich is the largest and heaviest bird that is alive today. Although it cannot fly, the ostrich is also the fastest-running bird today; it can run up to about 43 mph (70 kph). It can outrun most predators, but can also kick to protect itself; another strategy against threats is to crouch close to the ground to camouflage itself. The ostrich can grow up to 9 feet (2.7 m) tall and weighs up to 345 pounds (156 kg) . The ostrich also has the biggesteyeballs of any bird alive today; each eyeball is 2 inches (5 cm) across. |
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