This bird is about 8 feet tall and weighs over 300 pounds. The ostrich feet are very powerful. They have two toes, with a thick, strong claw at the end of the front toe. They look much like you might imagine a dinosaur foot to look. One kick from these powerful feet could cause a mortal injury.
Ostriches are very curious indeed, and have to investigate anything new.
This group of hens proves that true as they came over to check out me out. This male is sending warning signals to me not to approach. It is the same bird pictured in the close-up above that was hissing at me. I snapped this picture just as a curious hen leaned down to taste my camera. Luckily, I managed to get my camera and fingers out of reach just in time.