Talking about ostriches, did you know …
… ostriches do not bury their heads in the sand?
We all heard the story that ostriches bury their heads in the sand when in fear. That is not true. The story probably originated due to the fact than an ostrich ’disappear’ when sensing danger. The ostrich lay down with a stretched neck close to the surface not to be seen. It can be mistaken for an anthill. When getting too close it will jump up and run away.

… ostriches are really keen on golden earrings?
Ostriches are fascinated by gleaming objects. Therefore be sure not to feed the ostriches when wearing shiny golden earrings, cause an ostrich will be fast to rip it from your ear.

… the ostrich species is very old?
The oldest fossil found was dated as far back as 50 to 60 million years old. Since the beginning of time ostriches have left their footprints behind. The ancient Egyptians used the eggs to make a variety of utensils. In Roman times, cooked ostrich meat was seen exclusively as a main course.

… that an ostrich egg is almost unbreakable?
When you stand on an ostrich egg, nothing will happen. It won’t break under your weight. You don’t believe this? Then you need to put this to the test on The Ostrich Farm.

… the brain of an ostrich is smaller than its eye?
The ostrich is not the smartest in the animal kingdom. That can be seen on The Ostrich Farm. The young animals in the chick pens are in rows next to one another, separated by a low partition. With their long legs it is possible to jump over … but they don’t do it because the idea of the possibility does not take shape.

Take a look at the ostrich pictures