The cassowary is striking in appearance, with its bright colors and a tall yellow crest—or “helmet”—on its head. But its true ...

The Cassowary, which is related to the emu and native to the tropical forests of New Guinea and northern Australia, is considered so dangerous because of its powerful legs, a sharp claw and ...

The birds can run up to 30 mph (50km/h) and have a five-inch claw on each foot. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission consider cassowary a Class II species, which require a permit ...