Pachystruthio (SciiFii)

The giant ostrich (Pachystruthio dmanisensis) is a species of flightless bird that originally lived in the Late Pliocene to the Early Pleistocene of Georgia and the Crimea and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and reintroduced to the modern open woodlands, grasslands, shrublands, and scrublands to help boost biodiversity. The giant ostrich is a very large bird, standing 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) tall and weighing up to 450 kg (990 lb), making it much larger than the true ostrich, the closest relative of the giant otrisch, and one of the largest known birds. It is distinctive in its appearance, with a long neck and legs, and can run for a long time at a speed of 65 km/h (40 mph) with short bursts up to about 80 km/h (49 mph), the fastest land speed of any bird. The giant ostrich's diet consists mainly of plant matter, though it also eats invertebrates. It lives in nomadic groups of 5 to 50 birds. When threatened, the giant ostrich will either hide itself by lying flat against the ground, or run away. If cornered, it can attack with a kick of its powerful legs. Mating patterns differ by geographical region, but territorial males fight for a harem of two to seven females. The giant ostrich is farmed around the world, particularly for its feathers, which are decorative and are also used as feather dusters. Its skin is used for leather products and its meat is marketed commercially, with its leanness a common marketing point. The giant ostriches are also farmed for their meat and eggs, which are nearly twice the size of the true ostrich's eggs. The conservation status of the giant ostrich is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the giant ostrich's wide natural range.
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