An ostrich's first response to fear is to run. They will not stay to protect the eggs. Instead, they attempt to detract a predator to follow them. Due to the fact that they can run sustained speeds of about 65 kilometres per hour, most predators are quickly lost and the eggs are safe. They do dig holes in the ground to use as nests for their eggs. Several times a day, an Ostrich puts her head in the hole and turns the eggs. So it does look like the birds are burying their heads in the sand. They also will occasionally eat sand, which helps them digest the food they eat.
The Ostrich is the world's largest bird, weighing as much as 145 kilograms. They generally live 30 to 40 years in the wild, growing up to 2,8 meters in height. Ostriches have the largest eye of any land animal, measuring in at around 5 centimetres. This is about the same size as their brain.
The Ostrich is the world's largest bird, weighing as much as 145 kilograms. They generally live 30 to 40 years in the wild, growing up to 2,8 meters in height. Ostriches have the largest eye of any land animal, measuring in at around 5 centimetres. This is about the same size as their brain.
