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: a swift-running Australian ratite bird (Dromaius novaehollandiae) with undeveloped wings that is smaller than the ostrich
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Kairi Lowery, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025
Colossal Biosciences has already begun building reference genomes of the tinamou as well as of the emu, Australia’s species of large flightless bird.
—Degen Pener, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
Greater Rhea Though not particularly vibrant in appearance, the greater rhea draws intrigue due to its large size and inability to fly, occupying a similar ecological niche as Australia’s emu or Africa’s ostrich.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
In fact, some birds – such as the emu or the cassowary – don’t fly at all.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Noun
Now, the feathery emu bobs for cherry tomatoes in her half-foot deep blue kiddie pool and watches as passersby marvel at her ability to find any fruit thrown to her.
—Kairi Lowery, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025
Colossal Biosciences has already begun building reference genomes of the tinamou as well as of the emu, Australia’s species of large flightless bird.
—Degen Pener, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
Greater Rhea Though not particularly vibrant in appearance, the greater rhea draws intrigue due to its large size and inability to fly, occupying a similar ecological niche as Australia’s emu or Africa’s ostrich.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
In fact, some birds – such as the emu or the cassowary – don’t fly at all.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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“Emu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emu. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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