The cassowary's life span is about 40-50 years. This huge bird lives in rainforests and swampy forests. They are endangered due to loss of habitat. This is bigger than most adult humans. The females are bigger and more brightly colored.
Cassowaries have powerful legs and a helmet-like crest on the head.
They protect themselves by kicking. These eggs measure about 3.5 by 5.5 inches. Only ostrich and emu eggs are bigger. The female does not care for the eggs or the chicks. Fallen fruit and fruit on low branches is the mainstay of its diet.