Few world events are as simultaneously hilarious and thought-provoking as Australia’s Great Emu War of 1932. True to its name ...

Welcome to this comparative article on the two largest birds to walk (yes walk, because neither can fly) our planet. Let’s assess the emu vs. ostrich! Ostrich running. Image via Depositphotos The ...

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The Emu War In 1932, after a roving mob of migrating emus destroyed valuable crops, Australia declared war on the flightless birds. The emus won— but there’s a lot more to the story than just ...

A military campaign meant to rid Western Australia of crop-destroying emus ended in failure. But the surreal showdown highlighted the birds’ critical role in the country’s ecosystem and cultural ...

It’s unclear why the man had the emu at his home. Because he couldn’t catch it, the owner gave several of his neighbors permission to shoot and kill the bird if they found it. The man who shot ...

Wanda Harris was on her way to work about 8:30 Friday morning on Tucson's south side, and wondered why traffic was stopped even though there wasn't a red light. Then she saw. "There was an emu ...

The India’s national bird represents grace and beauty. It is also associated with Indian culture and mythology. United States ...