The new Ostrich puppet is a rare bird indeed. A beautiful specimen with feathery soft plush and lustrous long eyelashes, this lovely long-legged creature holds its head up high when you insert your hand into the beak. Two handed wing movement allows for pecking, strutting and flapping fun!

Facts of Interest

• Wild Ostriches are found today on the dry plains of Africa. They lived in Asia, before people over hunted them and moved into their habitats.
• Ostriches don't hide their heads in the sand. In fact, they stretch out their long necks and use their keen eyesight to spot danger.
• The ostrich family has been around longer than any other kind of bird. Although flightless today, scientists think that their ancestors could fly.
• An ostriches gut contains about three pounds of rocks (sometimes including rough diamonds !) that grind its food.
• Ostriches are the largest and tallest birds, and they lay the biggest eggs. They can also run at 40 miles per hour. If cornered, they defend themselves with powerful kicks.

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