I was wondering why the ostrich can't fly? I heard its because they have small wings, but thier wings are almost as big as their torso. So why can't an ostrich fly?
2006-11-28 02:12:28 · 9 answers · asked by Tasha 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Ostriches can't fly because they have tiny (vestigial) wings. Ostriches are large birds, and weigh quite a bit - and therefore would need HUGE wings in order to fly. We're talking a wingspan of over 30 feet! There is a point where the weight of the body and the need for longer/bigger wings is not advantageous for a species. The ostrich is way beyond that metaphorical cut-off point.
I hope this helps!
2006-11-28 02:30:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The wings can't develop enough force to lift the ostrich.
2006-11-28 02:30:06 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. TauBetaPi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ostrich belongs to a family of birds who gave up flight in favour of running to escape predators eons ago.His body is much to heavy now for flying
2006-11-28 02:56:04 · answer #3 · answered by Shark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pet ostrich FLY away? Caveman better stop smoking weed. Caveman might see other flightless birds fly next. Cheers
2016-05-22 22:10:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our government has tried to confuse you into thinking this. The real reason ostriches can't fly is because they are on the F.A.A.'s "No Fly List" as suspected terrorists.
2006-11-28 05:02:32 · answer #5 · answered by JIMBO 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
small wings and combine this with large body makes 'em unable to fly.
2006-11-28 02:16:16 · answer #6 · answered by kcbm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Ostrich, emu, kiwi, and penguin are all flightless birds.
2006-11-28 02:15:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It lacks the strength to lift its body
2006-11-28 02:15:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
their thrust to weight ratio is not sufficiant to support their weight
2006-11-28 02:37:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋