Southern Cassowary

Southern Cassowaries are found in northern Queensland. The species is also found in New Guinea and eastern Indonesia. Cassowaries are known as the "world's most dangerous bird" and have a fearsome reputation among birds who cannot fly. Its size, razor-sharp claws, and aggressive demeanor when trapped or threatened to earn it this title.

They can weigh up to 130 pounds and range in height from 5 to 6.6 feet. Their tiny wings are terminated with stiff, keratinous quills that resemble those of a porcupine but lack barbs. Cassowaries have a blue wattle on their neck and a huge, age-related golden or blue casque on their heads. Cassowaries have a top speed of 30 mph and are good swimmers and long-distance jumpers. Fruits make up the majority of their diet, along with tiny invertebrates, birds, rats, and fish.