The Common Ostrich* is the quickest two-legged animal and largest bird.
Olympic runners sprint at 36km/h to finish the 100m in 10 seconds.
The Common Ostrich* can run 100 metres in just over 5 seconds at 70km/h.
The fastest animal on Earth, the cheetah, can run 100 metres in just over 3 seconds at 114km/h.
One stride covers 3-5 m (10-16 ft)! Ostriches can generally outrun dangerous animals.
Sometimes ostriches lie on the ground with their heads outstretched.
Pink/peach/grey can blend in with sandy terrain, making it look if their heads are buried.