Moocattle wrote:
Tried finding the story again to no avail!
Wedge tail eagles were feared more by Aborigines due to their readiness to take children.
Moocattle wrote:Wedge tail eagles were feared more by Aborigines due to their readiness to take children.
north-north-west wrote:Moocattle wrote:Wedge tail eagles were feared more by Aborigines due to their readiness to take children.
A pair or family group could take out a toddler - I've seen a trio hunting euros, which is a slow and painful process (for the euros) - but it wouldn't be easy and they certainly couldn't carry one off. I'd be surprised if Wedgies have really caused that many casualties.
Nuts wrote:Iv'e not met a Cassaowary. The other large birds are pretty dumb; if you held something up taller than than a Cassaowary (like a branch or walking pole) wouldn't they give in?
(Emus and Ostrich do).
trekker76 wrote:Not sure what you mean by 'give in' but I doubt it. If one of these birds is intent on doing your harm, putting something solid between you and the bird is the best bet. Otherwise park keepers would not use things like this for cranky birds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6YO2L6bFFI
Id have my doubts dealing with ostriches would be any different.
Nuts wrote:Yeah, ok. They are a smaller bird, and I guess most likely encountered in thicker bushes and at short notice. If no other choice i'd probably lie down.
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