The emu is the largest bird native to Australia. They are quite plentiful in South Australia, especially in our northern rural areas. They are a proctected species; a policy brought about following their exinction in Tasmania and a decline in numbers in other parts of Australia.I am sorry to have to say this but I took this photo at our zoo. I have seen emus in the bush, but it was pre digital photography days so I do not have an image.
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It's a beautiful image, Gordon! And I love the emus! What a great E word for the day! Hope your week is going well!
Sylvia
Emu are beautiful I only see them in the zoo
Beautiful..I know how you feel...Even Tigers have the same fate
loss of habitat for that matter is responsible..
No appology needed. Its the perfect post for E.
Totally agree- apology is unnecessary - I'm excited to see it.
On behalf of the ABC Wednesday team, thank you!
Zoo or not, I am glad you got a chance to take a pic of it!
Great shot though Gordon!! What a handsome creature he is too!!!
Happy day to you!!
hughugs
For pure viewing pleasure, an emu in the zoo is as perfect as an emu in the wild! They've always fascinated me and this is a great photo!
I didn't know emus are protected. I saw quite a few in Currumbin sanctuary,
Is it true that you can hunt them if they were on your private property?
Ann - emus can be kept and killed on private property subject to special condtions and on only by holders of a special permit.
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