Emu at Paignton Zoo, Devon
Class: Birds
Order: Casuariiformes
Family: Casuariidae
Order: Casuariiformes
Family: Casuariidae
Emus are only found in one country today; Australia! They inhabit a variety of different habitats such as savannahs, grasslands and dry forests.
This large bird is an omnivore and eats seeds, flowers, fruits and small invertebrates.
Conservation
Today the emu is widespread across Australia and is not recognised as an endangered species at this time.