The Cassowary is a large flightless bird. It can grow to almost two metres in height and can weigh up to 60kgs (130lbs).

The Cassowary has strong powerful legs with dagger-like claws on its toes. It defends itself by kicking. Its kick is powerful enough to rip open a person's stomach or even kill the person.

The Cassowary lives in low swamplands and rainforests of northern Australia. They are shy solitary animals. They eat fruit which has fallen on the rainforest floor, insects, frogs, snakes and small animals.

The female Cassowary lays a clutch of four to ten eggs . The male Cassowary incubates the eggs.