Cassowary cast skull
| Description: |
The cassowary is a large flightless bird that can be found in the rainforests of New Guinea and Australia. This bird has powerfully built legs, stands over 5 feet tall and is well known for having a fierce attitude. On top of its head this bird has a bony ridge (called a casque) that gives it a very distinctive appearance. |
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| Source: |
http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/tcm/id/1221 |
| Collection: |
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis |
| Rights: | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/; |
| Copyright: |
Creative Commons (CC By-SA 3.0); |
| Subjects: |
Cassowaries Birds Skull Temporomandibular joint Jaws Rain forest animals Flightless birds |
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