"If you can't fly then run..." - Martin Luther King Jr.

Ostriches belong to the Aves class of animals and are the largest flightless birds. Their habitats include open areas of grassy plains, savannahs and semi-arid areas of the African continent. Open surroundings help the ostriches to easily spot the dangers and due to their inability to fly, they can easily run away from predators using their strong legs.

These birds live in small groups called herds or flocks. A herd comprises 10-12 ostriches. The male Ostrich is called cock, the female is referred as hen and the baby is known as chick. They communicate by growling, whistling and booming. These omnivorous birds eat seeds, plants, roots, small insects and small lizards.

They are considered to be aggressive and dangerous. Using their strong legs they can kick hard which can kill a human as well as a lion. Ostrich population faces heavy threat from hunting and habitat loss.

A tryst with nature #ostrich