The Bird That Kicks Humans To Death
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The Southern cassowary is a flightless bird known for its powerful kicks and sharp claws, making it potentially dangerous to humans
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While attacks are relatively rare, they can be fatal, with only a few documented cases of human fatalities
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The birds are generally shy and avoid human contact, but can become aggressive if provoked or threatened
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They possess strong, muscular legs and razor-sharp claws, particularly on their inner toes, which can be used to deliver deadly kicks
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In 1926, a cassowary kicked a boy to death in Queensland, Australia, according to BBC Wildlife Magazine
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Southern cassowaries are native to Australia and New Guinea, inhabiting rainforests, eucalyptus forests, and swamps
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They have a horn-like brown casque (helmet) on their head and a long dagger-like claw on their inner toe
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They primarily eat fruits, but also consume invertebrates, small animals, and carrion
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