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Ostrich

Struthio camelus

The ostrich or common ostrich is a species of large flightless birds native to Africa. It is distinctive in its appearance, with a long neck and legs, and can run at up to about 43 mph, the fastest land speed of any bird. The ostrich is the largest living species of bird and lays the largest eggs of any living bird.

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