[21twelve]

The islands in that area (and Australia) have a bird called the Casawari (sp?). I recall a sign that said “... raise your hands above your head to make yourself appear larger than the bird...” I thought to myself “appear”!!!???

They have been know to attack and kill humans.

[Fred Nerks]

According to the Guinness Book of Records, the Cassowaries are the world’s most dangerous birds, capable of dealing fatal blows. They are very unpredictable, aggressive creatures, especially if wounded or cornered. The Cassowary lives in the rain forests of Australia and New Guinea and are actually pretty shy animals if undisturbed, but if you get to close and it thinks you’re a threat you could receive a bone-breaking kick...