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# Common Ostrich - Is It Dangerous? | Mind of Animals

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# Common Ostrich

Struthio camelus

birds

4 Dangerous danger 4 out of 5

Common Ostrich

Photo by Yathin S Krishnappa (CC BY-SA 4.0) via [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Struthio_camelus_-_Etosha_2014_(3).jpg)

## What you should know

Ostriches are the largest birds in the world and cannot fly, but they can run faster than a horse at up to 45 miles per hour. They have huge, powerful legs with sharp claws that can deliver a kick strong enough to seriously injure or even kill a large animal or person. Always stay far away from ostriches and never approach one without a trained expert present.

## Whoa

An ostrich's eye is larger than its entire brain, making it the biggest eye of any land animal on Earth.

## Staying safe around it

Treat it with respect, keep your distance, and tell a grown-up if you see one up close.

**Always ask a grown-up before you touch any animal or plant.** If something bites or stings you, tell an adult right away.

Source: [Smithsonian's National Zoo](https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/ostrich)

Read more about the common ostrich at [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_ostrich).

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