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The Remarkable Ostrich
1. The Ostrich is a member of the ‘Ratite” family of birds.
2. Ostriches cannot fly.
3. There are three main species of Ostrich, only one of which (the African Black), is found in captivity.
4. Ostriches are true dinosaurs. There skeletons and fossils have been found dating back over 120 million years.
5. The Ostrich produces the strongest commercially available leather in the world and some of the most beautiful feathers.
6. Ostriches are not an endangered species. There are at least 2 million worldwide.
7. A fully grown Ostrich has one of the most advanced immune systems known to mankind.
8. Ostriches are the fastest two legged animal in the world and can run at 45 miles per hour (70 km. per hour) and can maintain that speed for 30 minutes.
9. The Ostrich does not bury its head in the sand.
10. Ostriches are recognized as one of the only environmentally friendly animals in the world.
The Ostrich Egg
1. An Ostrich will lay 5 to 20 eggs at a time and will continue to lay for as long as 25 years.
2. We order all the eggs we use for painting from bird farms. The farms sell the eggs that are infertile, so, no little chicks are ever killed for our artwork.
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