The Fascinating World of Ostriches: Meet Giselle, the Baby Ostrich

TLDRGiselle, the baby ostrich, is the largest bird in the world and can grow up to 260 pounds. Ostriches have muddled coloration and long legs to blend in and run fast. They have small brains and big eyes with eyelashes. Ostriches use their powerful legs for defense and can reach speeds of over 40 miles per hour. They live with companion chickens and are part of the ratite family.

Key insights

🐣Ostriches are the largest bird in the world and can grow up to 260 pounds.

🦵Ostriches have powerful legs and can reach speeds of over 40 miles per hour.

🌿Ostriches have muddled coloration to blend in with their surroundings.

👁️Ostriches have big eyes and small brains.

🐓Ostriches live with companion chickens and have a close bond with them.

Q&A

How big can ostriches grow?

Ostriches can grow up to 260 pounds, making them the largest bird in the world.

How fast can ostriches run?

Ostriches can reach speeds of over 40 miles per hour.

Why do ostriches have muddled coloration?

Ostriches have muddled coloration to blend in with their surroundings and remain hidden from predators.

What is the size of an ostrich's brain?

An ostrich's brain is smaller than the size of its eye.

Can ostriches fly?

No, ostriches are flightless birds and cannot fly.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Robert Irwin introduces Giselle, a baby ostrich, backstage at 'The Tonight Show'.

00:08Ostriches are the largest bird in the world and can grow up to 260 pounds.

00:20Ostriches have muddled coloration to blend in with their surroundings.

01:24Ostriches have big eyes and small brains.

02:01Ostriches can reach speeds of over 40 miles per hour.

02:48Giselle has a close bond with companion chickens.

03:35Ostriches have powerful legs for defense.

04:30Ostriches cannot fly and are completely flightless.