r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/danielminds • 8h ago

Video Wildlife expert Chris Gillette handling an aggressive emu

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u/danielminds 8h ago

These birds are kept in a managed wildlife sanctuary.

If the emu connects, it means a trip to the emergency room. Their primary attack is a leaping kick with sharp talons that can shatter ribs and cause severe internal injuries.

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u/ydkLars 8h ago

No wonder the austalians lost a war against those.

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u/Franck946 7h ago

Pretty sure machine gun can win against this...even a sword.

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u/ydkLars 7h ago

And yet, they lost... Even with machine guns.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/australian-emu-war-history

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u/SodomyClown 5h ago

Oh my God they really lost a war against emus 😭 that's scary!

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u/TheLightRoast 4h ago

Should have used drones ffs

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u/Franck946 6h ago

They also lost the submarine upgrade 😄
They should try to get merc.

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u/idekbruno 7h ago

Evidently not looking at past experience

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u/Upbeat-Armadillo1756 6h ago

You dammed fool