. The Cambridge natural history. Zoology; Zoologia Geral. CASUARIIDAE 35 captivity they are almost omnivorous. In this state they become extremely tame, and are kept like fowls by the natives of some districts, who consider the Hesh very palatable; while in Queens- land the adults are said to be hunted with dogs. The plumage is used for the manufacture of mats, rugs, head-ornaments, and the like. Cassowaries run with wonderful swiftness, though rather heavily, diving into the bushes at a moment's notice, or. Fi(j. 10.—Out'-wattled Cassowary. Casuarinx nniappendicidatvx. x-Jj. (¥ron\ Xature.) a
. The Cambridge natural history. Zoology; Zoologia Geral. CASUARIIDAE 35 captivity they are almost omnivorous. In this state they become extremely tame, and are kept like fowls by the natives of some districts, who consider the Hesh very palatable; while in Queens- land the adults are said to be hunted with dogs. The plumage is used for the manufacture of mats, rugs, head-ornaments, and the like. Cassowaries run with wonderful swiftness, though rather heavily, diving into the bushes at a moment's notice, or. Fi(j. 10.—Out'-wattled Cassowary. Casuarinx nniappendicidatvx. x-Jj. (¥ron\ Xature.) aiding themselves by their wings, and leaping over obstacles as. much as six feet high, if shelter is not readily available. They usually rest on the whole of the metatarsus, but sleep on the breast, or perhaps occasionally on the side; at other times they will dance about with contortions of the neck, or roll on the ground like playful monkeys. Old males become very fierce when driven to bay, kicking out in front or sideways, ruffling np their feathers and using their beaks at the same time. In the wet season swimming is a common practice, wide rivers being. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Harmer, S. F. (Sidney Frederic), Sir, 1862-; Shipley, A. E. (Arthur Everett), Sir, 1861-1927. [London, Macmillan and co. , limited; New York, The Macmillan company
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