I know the common myth is that they do when scared and I know that's not true. A lot of places base this on observations made in captivity. However I've also seen trivia that states ostriches stick their heads in the sand to look for underground water. Is this true?
2006-07-03 12:50:08 · 15 answers · asked by Burv 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Fleet-Footed, Flightless, and Fascinating--The Ostrich
http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/1999/7/22/article_01.htm
Most of what I know is in the above article.
You do mean "a hole in the sand", rather than just "sand", don't you? (That is what I'm assuming.)
I'd say that ANY thing/one would if thirsty or hungry enough, & the water/food was in that hole. And since the ostrich eats just about anything, I imagine they have to stick they're heads in holes farely often to catch they're prey!
So, I say, YES -- but not out of fear, or because they think they are sufficiently hidden from danger because they can't see it, so think it can't see them either! (The latter is what I used to hear a lot.) I think it's just a part of their hunting/dietary habits.
I also know that ostrich feathers make excellent dusters! (:
"Make Sure of All things; Hold Fast to what is Fine!" (1Th5:21)
2006-07-03 13:48:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
According to wikipedia, no. Ostriches do NOT in fact stick their heads in the ground. It was a misattributed feature started in the Roman days.
2006-07-03 12:57:36 · answer #2 · answered by Fox 34 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-07-03 12:59:24 · answer #3 · answered by Lpooh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why? WHY!? What unusual thinking. what variety of concepts cells jolted such an amazing theory? in basic terms for the sake of thumbs up - the ostrich is invisible whilst its head is underground.
2016-11-01 04:06:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is true in loose sand and some guy that are jerks will stick their heads up their a** I walked around my townand saw quite a few of them.
2006-07-03 12:56:02 · answer #5 · answered by Paul G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello.
I am not sure about that either.
Will be very interesting to see what answer's every one can come up with.
I to,was told about them putting there heads in sand when they are scared.
Soon will find out,huh.
Sharon
2006-07-03 13:00:23 · answer #6 · answered by sharon t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is true that they seek water when they put there heads under the ground.
Nothing more.
2006-07-03 12:54:18 · answer #7 · answered by jons2375 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-03 13:26:23 · answer #8 · answered by yaya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-03 12:53:39 · answer #9 · answered by kars426 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it is not .only some ostriches do that not all of them
2006-07-03 12:54:36 · answer #10 · answered by DJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋