Chapter 1
The dinosaur next door
Chapter 2
Weaponry of the rainforest
Chapter 3
Guardians of the green
Chapter 4
Humans and the modern dinosaur
YOUR GOAL
Master of The modern dinosaur with a dagger kick
Ch 2 · Weaponry of the rainforest
artiteacher A low center of gravity helps these birds weave between dense trees and vines without losing speed.
Fun Fact
High-flying kicks: A cassowary can leap up to seven feet straight up into the air, using gravity to drive its five-inch dagger claws downward.
Glossary
claw (noun)
A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal. Cassowaries possess a dagger-like inner claw that can grow up to twelve centimeters long.
A sharp, curved nail on the toe of an animal. Cassowaries possess a dagger-like inner claw that can grow up to twelve centimeters long.
Quiz
Besides running and jumping, what surprising aquatic skill do cassowaries possess?
Quiz
How many confirmed human deaths have been caused by cassowaries in recorded history since 1900?
Quiz
In the historic 1926 Australian attack, what did the victim do before the cassowary struck back?