Can an Emu and an Ostrich Mate?
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Can an Emu and Ostrich Mate?
Both male emus and male ostriches have lymphatic penises – an uncommon feature in birds. So, it reasons that they might be able to copulate with females of each other’s species.
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Are They Related?
Emus and ostriches are related because they belong to a diverse group of birds called ratites. Ratites are birds that have flat breastbones.
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Similarities Between Emus and Ostriches
Both emus and ostriches have long, featherless necks.
Both birds have wide eyes, and their eyes are bigger than their brains.
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Differences Between Emus and Ostriches
Both emus and ostriches are polygamous. However, female emus and male ostriches are the actual polygamists.
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While male emus and male ostriches have similar sex organs, it is unlikely that either animal would mate with the female of the other.
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