How did the ostrich cross the ocean? It may sound like a joke, but scientists have long been puzzled by how the family of birds that includes African ostriches, Australian emus and cassowaries, New ...

The ostrich is the fastest bird runner, reaching speeds of 70 km/h on land. Ostriches possess long, strong legs with two toes, perfectly suited to sprinting across the savannah. Their speed is ...

Aside from being a delight to watch, flight in birds is regarded by many cultures as a symbol of freedom, and a source of inspiration for humans to build our own flying machines. This makes those ...