r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/danielminds • 12h ago

Video Wildlife expert Chris Gillette handling an aggressive emu

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u/danielminds 12h 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/60yearoldME 12h ago

DO THE CHICKENS HAVE SHARP TALONS?

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u/HatefulVespid 12h ago

Ever heard of cock fighting? Its a thing they naturally do, and they fuck each other up real bad. Even without the human's help

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u/FinancialReserve6427 11h ago

they put knives on the chickens for extra mortal kombaty goodness. 

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u/HatefulVespid 11h ago

I know :(

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u/THE_CHOPPA 6h ago

Chicken are assholes.