The Cassowary

The Cassowary

The Cassowary may be said to be only half a bird,

for though he has wings he is quite unable to fly.

But with his long legs he can run along the ground

at an amazing speed, and it must be a swift horse

indeed that can overtake him. His home is in the

beautiful islands of the South Seas, where he finds a

plentiful supply of fruit. But he is also fond of the

eggs of other birds, and to assist his digestion he will

swallow any scraps of old iron or broken bottles that

may be lying about.