To: Mr Ramsbotham
For a creature that's "made for running" we certainly don't run very fast. Actually, we do! Human beings can out accelerate sports cars for the first ten feet or so. I think we're the fastest two-leged creatures on earth. I think.
To: Zack Nguyen
I think we're the fastest two-leged creatures on earth. I've heard that ostriches can do something like 45 miles per hour, double a world-class human sprinter.
84 posted on
11/17/2004 12:48:34 PM PST by
VadeRetro
(A self-reliant conservative citizenry is a better bet than the subjects of an overbearing state. -MS)
To: Zack Nguyen
From
Ostriches, Emus, Rheas, Cassowaries and Kiwis:
The third world record held by Ostriches is the land speed record for a bird. Ostriches use running to escape danger so it is good for them to be able to run quickly. They have been timed running at 72 kph (45 mph) non-stop for 15-20 minutes during which time they travelled over 15 miles and left any predators well behind.
86 posted on
11/17/2004 12:54:34 PM PST by
VadeRetro
(A self-reliant conservative citizenry is a better bet than the subjects of an overbearing state. -MS)
To: Zack Nguyen
Don't piss off an Ostrich.
108 posted on
11/17/2004 1:26:08 PM PST by
Old Professer
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