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Cassowaries can be found in the far North Queensland rainforest region. Clearing of tropical rainforests have divided the Southern Cassowary population into several small fragile remnants. They are now a protected species. It is believed that there are only 1500 remaining.The Cassowary is Australia’s largest land animal. Normally they weigh about 60kg and 1.5 metres, but have been known to weigh more than 80kg and run up to speeds on 30km per hour.
Danger
Stay well clear of this animal. If you happen to encounter a Cassowary do not run from it, face the bird and just back away slowly slowly and hide behind a tree or bush.Cassowaries are easily provoked and have very powerful legs that they use to kick with. By jumping feet first the sharp claws on its inner toes can easily rip flesh. Humans have been killed by cassowaries.
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