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Answer to Trivia Question

Which of the following is a typical form of defense that emus use to protect themselves from predators?

Answer: Running in a zigzag pattern

Emus tend to run in a zigzag pattern when they are being attacked from above by predators such as eagles. When they are being attacked by land predators, they tend to rely on the strength of their legs to deliver their attacker swift kicks. Another natural defense of the emu is its ability to quickly turn 180 degrees while at top speed of around 50 km/h and continue running in another direction which cannot be copied by predators such as cats.