The cassowary is a large, flightless bird native to the New Guinea forests, the Moluccas, and Northeastern Australia. It looks a little bit like an emu, but much more intimidating.
The second heaviest bird in the world after its cousin the ostrich, the jet-black cassowary is fearsome. Indeed, the species has a reputation for being the only animal that scares Australians.
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