Why can't ostriches fly among birds?

The ostrich can't fly because it has been running for a long time, and the living environment no longer needs the ostrich to fly, so it loses its ability to fly. The ostrich is the largest bird in the world. Adult male ostriches can reach about 3 meters in height and 300 kilograms in weight. We often see the shape of an ostrich in the animal world. They often run on the vast African grasslands and look very unique.

First, the characteristics of ostriches The ostrich is a relatively large bird with a slender and curved neck. The ostrich's head is very small. It has a triangular beak. The ostrich's keel is very prominent and underdeveloped, so the ostrich can't fly. In addition, the ostrich is the only two-toed bird among the existing birds. Ostrich's hind legs are strong, suitable for running on the vast grassland and living smartly.

Second, the scientific reason why ostriches can't fly The reason why ostriches can't fly is that their flying ability has deteriorated. Ostrich is a bird with a long history. Its ancestors could really fly. Now it can't fly because its flying ability has deteriorated. The ancestors of ostriches lived in grasslands and deserts, and their living environment became more and more comfortable. They no longer need to fly to avoid natural enemies, so individuals gradually evolved into pure land animals, becoming more and more good at running and losing their ability to fly.

Third, the distribution of ostriches, the running ability of running ostriches is very strong. Its fast running looks particularly domineering, and its speed can even reach sixty or seventy kilometers per hour. Its thick hind legs are also a powerful weapon to stop the enemy's attack. Now ostriches are widely distributed in tropical deserts and grasslands, such as Eurasia and north-central Africa, and there are ostriches in zoos in cities. Ostrich mainly feed on plants and fruits on the grassland, and sometimes eat some small insects.

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