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4 unusual facts about Cassowary


Cerbera floribunda

It is a favourite food of North Queensland’s iconic flightless bird, the Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius).

Mamu

The Tulkubara, or "The Cassowary Tribe", distinguished themselved by their head-dresses that consisted of red and yellow feathers.

Papuan Volunteer Corps

As an emblem the PVK chose the Cassowary (kasuaris in Dutch): the Corp's motto was Persevero (I persist).

Staten Island Zoo

In September 2013, the zoo announced plans to bring Cassowarys to the zoo.


Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue

Following from where Ty the Tasmanian Tiger left off, Ty the Tasmanian Tiger defeats the cassowary Boss Cass by using the Doomerang given by his brother Sly in the previous game.


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