Cassowaries

Why did the Cassowary cross the road?

Unbelievable, on our first full day on the coast in Queensland, we came upon this amazing creature!

"Cassowaries are usually shy birds of the deep forest, adept at disappearing long before a human knows they are there. Even the more accessible Southern Cassowary of the far north is not well understood."



"The 2007 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records lists the cassowary as the world's most dangerous bird. During WWII American and Australian troops stationed in New Guinea were warned to steer clear of them. Many internet entries about cassowaries state that they can disembowel a human or dog with one kick, with the long second toe claw cutting the gut open."

Great!!!
OK, they cross the road because they are big scary dinosaurs that deserve the right of way.





The Cassowary Plum...their main food source. The gorgeous blue color matches the bird's neck.