Why can't an ostrich fly? Detailed answer

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Why can't an ostrich fly?

In the air, the force of gravity is felt stronger than on the ground. This is because the air does not support the weight very well. Only small birds can fly by flapping their wings, because this requires highly developed pectoral muscles. Big birds don't have that many muscles. Therefore, giant birds cannot fly at all. This includes rhea ostriches from South America, emus from Australia, and a few others. They are too heavy to fly. There is not a single giant flying bird.

Is the ostrich a giant? Absolutely yes! It is the largest living bird. An adult ostrich reaches 2 meters, and sometimes 2,5 meters in height. It weighs from 70 to 135 kg! But birds that can't fly make up for it with incredible speed when running. It is believed that the ostrich runs faster than all birds. He has long, strong, thick legs, and he can run through the desert faster than an Arabian horse.

Some people claim to have seen an ostrich run at 80 km/h. But biologists believe that the fastest ostriches can run at speeds of 45 to 60 km/h. And it's really very fast. The stride length of an ostrich when running can reach 8,5 m.

Author: Likum A.

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