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Ostriches usually weigh from 63 to 130 kilograms (140–290 lb), with exceptional male Ostriches weighing up to 156.8 kilograms (346 lb). It is distinctive in its appearance, with a long neck and legs and the ability to run at maximum speeds of about 70 km/h (43 mph), the top land speed of any bird. When threatened, Ostriches run away and can often outrun their predators in a pursuit and can even outpace Cheetahs over long distances.
Ostrich (Struthio camelus), Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa

Nikon D200, Nikkor 80-400 mm at 370 mm, 1/500 sec at f/ 5.6, ISO 100
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