The cassowary is striking in appearance ... In general, birds rarely harm humans and will usually flee if approached. However, when defending their nests, eggs, or young, they can become fiercely ...

unlike in humans, males do all the child care—they sit on the eggs, and look after the chicks for nine months or more—so they also inspire envy. “I’m coming back as a female cassowary!” ...

The main reason for the loss of the cassowary habitat is human activity, says Boll, including the proliferation of fences for agricultural reasons and property subdivisions, as well as roads that ...