Ostriches (genus Struthio) in the family Struthionidae are the largest living birds. Adult males stand 2.5–2.8 m tall and commonly weigh 100–145 kg. Though flightless, they sprint across open country at up to ~64 km/h. Native to Africa—especially savannas and semi-arid plains—they feed primarily...
The phrase "burying your head in the sand" is often used to describe someone who ignores an obvious problem or avoids reality. This saying is commonly associated with certain animals, leading many to believe that some creatures literally bury their heads in the sand. But which animal is pr...