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Stories about: ostrich

New Theory in Why Ostriches Are Grounded Researchers have recently set forth a very bold new idea on why large flightless birds such as the ostrich lost their ability to fly. The hypothesis holds that, as the dinosaurs went extinct during the K-T event, more than 65 million years ago, they left behind an open niche, which these animals occupied. And, accord... 28 January 2010 11:48 GMT 7 Things about African Ostrich 1. The African ostrich (Struthio camelus) holds three records: it is the world's largest and fastest running living bird and lays the largest eggs. This bird can reach 160 kg (360 pounds) in weight and 2.75 m (9.2 ft) in height. Males are taller and heavier than females. Still, the African ostriches are not the ... 6 May 2008 08:19 GMT