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Ostrich

Scientific Name:

Struthio camelus




Family:

Struthionidae




Genus:

Struthio




Species:

Camelus




Habitat:

Open grasslands of Africa




Diet:

Seeds, flowers, grasses, fruits, insects, and sand and small stones (for digestion)




Behavior:

Most active during the day and flees from potential predators as soon as they spot them