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10 Surprising Facts About Earth's Biggest Bird!

One scrambled ostrich egg equals about 25 chicken eggs The Ostrich has just two toes on each foot (most birds have four), with the nail on the larger, inner toe resembling a hoof. The outer toe has no nail, and the reduced number of toes is an adaptation that appears to aid in running.

The Stories Behind These 20 Pictures Are Fascinating!

Apparently, he chooses the patient he wants to see himself by quietly knocking with his hoof outside the patient's door. 12. A peacock in flight. 13. The low tide made this ancient Greek mosaic in the fallen town of Zeugma visible. ​

12 Guinness Records Made in 2012!

The shortest bull is Archie, a 16-month-old Dexter Bull, fully registered in the Northern Ireland livestock inventory, in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, who measured 76.2 cm (30 in) from the hoof to the withers.

These Natural Wonders Are Too Strange For Words

Asbyrgi Canyon, Iceland Legend has it that this canyon was formed by the hoof of a Norse god's horse touching the ground, but a much more plausible explanation is that it was formed by glacial flooding between 3,000 and 10,000 years ago.

The Astonishing Story of the Horse Who Could Do MATH

Von Osten taught Hans to nod his head for 'Yes', and shake it for 'No', and communicating numbers to the audience with a tap of his hoof.

If You're An Avowed Foodie, You'll Love These Destinations

Jamón in Jabugo, Spain Iberian ham is the most expensive ham in the world, and is specifically cut from the hind leg of an Iberian (or black hoof) pig. Meat from crossbred Iberian pigs is also considered acceptable, however, it gets labeled according to the percentage of the pigs' Iberian heritage.

10 of the Largest Living Birds in the World

These birds are uniquely two-toed, with the main toe developed almost as a hoof. Related Article: 10 Surprising Facts About Earth's Biggest Bird Ostriches usually live in groups that contain 10 to 50 birds and thrive in the dry, hot savannas and woodlands of Africa.