Cassow­aries have a four-inch dagger-like claw on each footWASHINGTON: A large, flightless and highly dangerous bird called a cassowary killed its owner in Florida, news reports said. Chinese hunger for ‘world’s smelliest fruit’ threatens Malaysian forestsThe breeder, 75-year-old Marvin Hajos, fell to the ground by accident Friday and the bird attacked him, the report said. Cassowaries have a four-inch dagger-like claw on each foot, and are the world’s most dangerous bird, according to the San Diego Zoo website. “The cassowary can slice open any predator or potential threat with a single swift kick,” the website says. With powerful legs, they can jump seven feet straight up in the air.

Source: The Express Tribune April 15, 2019 16:44 UTC