2007-02-04 01:14:11 · 4 answers · asked by Dude 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
They were selling emu meat at the local supermarket and giving free samples to taste, it is quite nice but I would not say I loved it.
It would have to be an aquired taste.
2007-02-04 02:15:37 · answer #1 · answered by stevehart53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like them to, in the sake of giving good answers, here's some info on them!
The Emu (IPA pronunciation: [ËiËmjuË]), Dromaius novaehollandiae, is the largest bird native to Australia and the only extant member of the genus Dromaius. It is also the second-largest bird in the world by height, after its ratite relative, the ostrich. The soft-feathered, brown, flightless birds reach up to 2 m (6 ft 7 inches) in height. The Emu is common over most of mainland Australia, although it avoids heavily populated areas, dense forest and arid areas. Emus can travel great distances at a fast, economical trot and, if necessary, can sprint at 50 km/h (31 mph) for some distance at a time.[1] They are opportunistically nomadic and may travel long distances to find food; they feed on a variety of plants and insects.
The Emu subspecies that previously inhabited Tasmania became extinct following the European settlement of Australia in 1788; the distribution of the mainland subspecies has also been affected by human activities. Once common on the east coast, Emu are now uncommon; by contrast, the development of agriculture and the provision of water for stock in the interior of the continent have increased the range of the Emu in arid regions.
Hope this Helped!
~Mac
2007-02-04 06:08:02 · answer #2 · answered by Mac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lived in Australia for a while - we used to have loads of Emus there. Cassuaries are great too.
2007-02-04 06:20:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally with ya! Emus kick butt!
2007-02-04 01:34:57 · answer #4 · answered by somrp2 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋