The ostrich is the largest living bird on earth. They can grow to 9 feet tall and weigh over 350 pounds.
Ostriches have extremely keen eyesight.
Their eyes are larger than their brains. They can live up to 80 years of age. Males are mature by 30 months, females are mature by 24 months. Ostriches are a true dinosaur. Skeletons and fossils have been found which date back over 120 million years.