New York Zoological Society. 
COMMON CASSOWARY (Casuarius galeatus). Height: 5 feet. Range: Island of 
Ceram. Other species are known to inhabit Australia and New Guinea. 
When tame, these birds follow their masters like pet dogs. If teased, they 
can knock a strong man down with a swift kick. 
Ralph De Sola, Federal Writers’ Project. 
VIOLET-NECKED CASSO¬ 
WARY (Casuarius vio- 
licolis) . Range: Aru Is¬ 
lands, near New Guinea. 
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