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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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Natures Paintbrush
BEAUTIFUL work
Thanks a lot Larry!
– Konstantinos Arvanitopoulos
2012/05/09
Thank you Qnita!
– Konstantinos Arvanitopoulos
Nice shot!
Thanks a lot!
– Konstantinos Arvanitopoulos
Thank you Ray!
– Konstantinos Arvanitopoulos
2012/05/09 1 image per 24hrs
Stunning photography, just love the title!!
Thank you very much Maggie, I am glad you also like the title!
– Konstantinos Arvanitopoulos
2012/05/09 1 Image per day
Thank you Maggie!
– Konstantinos Arvanitopoulos
Thank you David!
– Konstantinos Arvanitopoulos
awesome shot kon – i really love these guys !
Ha, ha, ha, thank you very much my friend!
– Konstantinos Arvanitopoulos
10 May 2012 – 2 images per day
10 May 2012 – 2 images per day