Is it really true that ostriches stick their heads in the sand? No, not at all.
This saying is attributed to their behavior when their nest is threatened by a predator ...... They flop to the ground, laying the head on the sand to blend in, so from a distance it looks like the head is buried.
Any predator needs to be very courageous, however, as the ostrich's kick is powerful enough to kill a lion!
Unlike many other birds, ostriches don't have the ability to waterproof their feathers so can be soaked in the rain.
Lastly, ostriches can live from 30 to 50 years.
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