Free as a bird

Look at this beautiful ostrich couple. There is something about them don’t you think? Calm, confident and majestic they are as they move about the vast Serengeti plains.

And looking at the figures the bird actually has every reason to behave that way. With a 65 – 130 kg (140-290 lb) it is the largest flightless bird on the planet, even reaching heights of up to 2.75 mts high in length.

Unknown to most of us, the ostrich is very capable of attack when need arises. Though it usually prefers to flee, with speeds reaching up to 70 km/h (43 mp/h) !, its powerful legs can attack with fierce strength. An impressive nail on its inner of its two toes is used as a weapon.

All in all a bird that you may not miss to understand. The moments up close I had with this bird I certainly started appreciating it a lot.