Top 7 Interesting Facts About Emus - Page 6 of 9

They only have 3 toes but very powerful legs

There’s a reason why ratites are considered to be the most dangerous birds on the planet, and that’s because they all have extremely long and sharp claws. The bad temper of the cassowary makes them a lot more dangerous, but emus can cause serious damage too when they feel threatened. They have 3 toes on each foot, which doesn’t help them with stability, but the fact that they have a length of up to 15 centimeters turns these into very powerful weapons.