The Cassowary 



The Cassowary may be said to be only half a bird, 

 for though he has wings he is quite unable to fly. 

 But with his long legs he can run along the ground 

 at an amazing speed, and it must be a swift horse 

 indeed that can overtake him. His home is in the 

 beautiful islands of the South Seas, where he finds a 

 plentiful supply of fruit. But he is also fond of the 

 eggs of other birds, and to assist his digestion he will 

 swallow any scraps of old iron or broken bottles that 

 may be lying about. 



