Re: can the emu bird only walk forward not bachwards

Date: Mon Sep 18 17:01:34 2000
Posted By: Jurgen Ziesmann, Admin, MadSci Network
Area of science: Zoology
ID: 966368248.Zo

Message:


Hello Chuck

Just in August I have personally seen a Rodeo, where Emu birds were ridden by 
children.
The Emu birds can turn very sharply and walk or jump short distances backwards.

That is the best I can tell you to answer your question. I have no more 
information on it.

J Ziesmann

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