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Emus have a unique fluffy appearance with long necks, legs, and a small beak. They can reach up to 6 feet tall and can weigh between 30 to 45 kilograms. Despite their large size, emus are flightless birds but they make up for it by being excellent runners.  \nNow, let's venture into the dietary habits of an emu. Emus are known to be omnivores, which means they eat both plants and small animals. Their diet mainly consists of fruits, seeds, flowers, insects, and other small creatures they find. Emus have also been known to eat stones and metals to help grind food in their digestive system.  \nEmus have a fascinating life cycle that might surprise you. The female emu lays a clutch of eggs, usually around 8 to 10, and then it's the male emu's job to incubate the eggs for about 55 days. Once hatched, the male continues to protect and nurture the chicks until they are old enough to fend for themselves. The young emus become fully independent at around 12 to 14 months of age.  \nEmus share a very interesting relationship with humans and other animals. Humans have long been fascinated by emus, and they are important in Australian Aboriginal mythology and culture. Emus generally live peacefully with other animals, but they will defend themselves fiercely if threatened. Their strong legs, equipped with sharp claws, are their primary defense against predators.  \nLastly, let's look at some intriguing facts and differences between emus and other species. Unlike most birds, emus have only three toes on each foot and they lay dark green eggs. Their feathers are also unique as they have two shafts, unlike most birds that have only one. So, there you have it, the emu is indeed a fascinating creature that stands out in the bird kingdom.  \n| Solve each problem.\u003Cbr>Use the article to answer the question.\u003Cbr>1) What is the height a fully grown emu can reach?\u003Cbr>A. 10 feet B. 8 feet C. 6 feet D. 4 feet\u003Cbr>2) What is unique about emu feathers?\u003Cbr>A. They have two shafts B. They glow in the dark\u003Cbr>C. They change color with season D. They are waterproof\u003Cbr>3) Why do emus eat stones and metals?\u003Cbr>A. For nutrition B. To help grind food in their\u003Cbr>digestive system\u003Cbr>C. Because they like the taste D. To sharpen their beaks\u003Cbr>4) How many toes does an emu have on each foot?\u003Cbr>A. Five B. Three C. Four D. Two\u003Cbr>5) What color are the emu's eggs?\u003Cbr>A. Dark green B. Blue C. White D. Brown\u003Cbr>6) What is the diet of an emu?\u003Cbr>A. Carnivores B. Herbivores C. Omnivores D. Piscivores\u003Cbr>7) Who incubates the emu's eggs?\u003Cbr>A. The male emu B. Both male and female emus\u003Cbr>C. The female emu D. Neither, they leave the eggs alone\u003Cbr>8) When do young emus become fully independent?\u003Cbr>A. 12 to 14 months of age B. 18 to 20 months of age\u003Cbr>C. 24 to 26 months of age D. 6 to 8 months of age\u003Cbr>9) Are emus capable of flying?\u003Cbr>A. Only the males B. Yes C. No D. Only when they\u003Cbr>are young\u003Cbr>10) What are the emu's primary defense against predators?\u003Cbr>A. Their beaks B. Their speed\u003Cbr>C. Their strong legs with sharp claws D. Their feathers |  |  |  |  | Answers\u003Cbr>1.  \u003Cbr>2.  \u003Cbr>3.  \u003Cbr>4.  \u003Cbr>5.  \u003Cbr>6.  \u003Cbr>7.  \u003Cbr>8.  \u003Cbr>9.  \u003Cbr>10.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1-10 | 90 | 80 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 0 |\n\nReading [www.CommonCoreSheets.com](www.CommonCoreSheets.com) Page 3 of 3  \nLet's embark on an exciting journey to learn about the Emu, the second-largest bird by height, native to Australia. Emus have a unique fluffy appearance with long necks, legs, and a small beak. They can reach up to 6 feet tall and can weigh between 30 to 45 kilograms. Despite their large size, emus are flightless birds but they make up for it by being excellent runners.  \nNow, let's venture into the dietary habits of an emu. Emus are known to be omnivores, which means they eat both plants and small animals. 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