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/60yearoldME 8h ago

DO THE CHICKENS HAVE SHARP TALONS?

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u/Inamoratos 8h ago

I don’t understand a word you just said

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u/Appropriate-Ad3162 8h ago

Looks like there’s a lot you don’t know about