In Australia, the most dangerous bird in the world swam in the ocean and came out to people. This rare phenomenon surprised ornithologists, since by nature this bird does not swim in water.
The rare phenomenon was reported by Nikita McDowell, who captured video of a helmeted cassowary swimming straight out of the ocean. Let us remind you that this bird, according to the Guinness Book of Records, is considered the most dangerous in the world. Her height reaches two meters, and her weight reaches 60 kilograms, but from the video it is not immediately possible to discern her size.
The bird slowly came onto land, shook itself off and headed towards the forest. The Australian noticed that the animal was emaciated and called animal rights activists to the scene. The woman said the bird looked like the Loch Ness monster.
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It was later reported that the cassowary was in good shape, but was a little tired from the swim. Ornithologist Graham Lauridsen said that these birds swim extremely rarely. Nevertheless, air sacs in the body of cassowaries help them stay afloat for a long time.
The bird is now listed as an endangered animal. There are about four thousand individuals of this species left in the world.