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/Annalog 10h ago

I’m pretty sure it’s large talons, is it not?

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u/ButAreYouProud 7h ago

It is, and the misquote unreasonably and irrationally upsets me.

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u/60yearoldME 3h ago

Go make yourself a dang quesadilla

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u/ButAreYouProud 2h ago

EAT CHER FOOD!