Why it's awesome: The southern cassowary is one of the most prehistoric-looking birds on Earth. They are often likened to a modern-day dinosaur due to their massive size, vivid colouration and ...

The cassowary looks like a relic from another geologic era – it’s as tall as a person, has glossy black feathers and piercing eyes, walks on two feet, can weigh up to 140 pounds, and has a ...

Birds come in all shapes and sizes, from tiny hummingbirds to majestic eagles. Among this vast diversity, some species are ...

Man attacked and killed by 'world's most dangerous bird' The 75-year-old man died from injuries suffered in an attack by a cassowary, a bird with knife-like claws that can weigh more than 100 pounds.

The cassowary is a living dinosaur—standing over six feet tall, running at 30 mph, and armed with four-inch dagger-like claws. Found only in the rainforests of Northern Australia, this rare and ...

A family in Australia had a “close encounter” with cassowary birds searching for food, a video shows. The incident prompted warnings. Screengrab from a video shared by the Queensland ...