Ostriches are the world’s largest and heaviest living birds, standing up to 2.7 meters tall and weighing up to 156 kilograms. They are also the fastest runners among birds, reaching speeds of up to 70 kilometers per hour. Ostriches have many adaptations that help them survive in their habitats, such as long legs, powerful muscles, large eyes, thick eyelashes, and specialized feathers. This article will examine the biology, behavior, and ecology of ostriches, and how they interact with humans and other animals. Ostriches belong to a group of flightless birds called ratites, which also include emus, cassowaries, kiwis, and rheas. They have evolved to lose their…