Cassowary - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
This is an automated archive made by the Lemmit Bot.

The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/Massive-Song5686 on 2026-02-15 08:34:18+00:00.

Original Title: TIL, The Cassowary has a 12-centimeter, dagger-like claw on its middle toe that can disembowel a human with a single kick. It is the only bird officially classified as a “Class 1” dangerous animal in some jurisdictions.

  • Tuuktuuk@nord.pubEnglish
    1·
    8 days ago

    My favourite dinosaur has been for a long time the Casuarius unappendiculatus. Or maybe Mellisuga helenae? But still, the Casuarius unappendiculatus is either the best or at least the 2nd best dinosaur there has been! Objectively. (Also, take a look at the t-rex feet on penguins!)