Ostrich

General Description: ostriches grow as tall as 8 ft and weigh up to 300 lb

Habitat: deserts, savannas, grasslands, woodlands

Behavior: ostriches like living in groups

Diet: grasses, shrubs, seeds, roots, leaves, flowers

Reproduction: ostrich eggs have an average incubation period of 42 days

Interesting Facts: ostriches cannot fly; ostriches do not bury their heads in the sand

Merchandise: Kritters in the Mailbox

Related Learning Zone Sites: Ostrich