Question: do emus have to die for emu oil?
Answer: Yes, Emu Oil actually comes from Emus. ... Emu Oil is extracted from the thick fat on the Emu's back. To remove the oil and the surrounding fat, the Emu has to be killed. Although edible, Emu meat is considered pretty unappetising and tough – so Emus are really only being 'harvested' for cosmetic oil purposes.