They live in flocks together in the wild also. Like its relative, the emu, rhea s feet have three toes. When in danger, they will move from side to side, or dodge a predator. This is a way that male rheas attract females. Luckily, the rhea can run with strides up to 5 feet long, so they can get away quickly if they are bothered.
Rhea eat insects, grass and plants, and specially made feed.
Rheas lay 15 eggs at a time. The males watch over the eggs for 40 days. Rheas are named after the mother of Zeus, a chief god in mythology.