Darwin's nandu

"Did you know that? Darwin's nandoes are good swimmers."

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Darwin's nanduRhea pennata

  • Habitat

    Grasslands in southern South America

  • Lifetime

    20 years

  • Weight

    15 to 25 pounds

  • Number of eggs

    10 to 15 eggs

  • Incubation time

    1 to 1.5 months

  • IUCN Status

    Safe

  • EEP?

    Yes

60

km per hour, that's how fast I can run

20

years, that's how old I can get

20

kilograms I weigh on average

He who is not gone is seen!

Darwin's nandoes can run about 60 kilometers per hour. With that, they can easily escape a predator. Yet they do not always run away when there is danger. Sometimes they suddenly dive into the bushes during a chase. They then lie completely flat on the ground. Although they are quite large, this way they are usually not seen by the predator.

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