There lives in the heart of the Australian and New Guinea tropical rainforest a bird that would seem like it belonged in a dinosaur movie: the cassowary. The bright blue face, helmet-like headpiece, ...

Cassowaries are often labeled the most dangerous birds on Earth due to their powerful legs and razor-edged claws. Researchers have documented how a startled or threatened cassowary can deliver strikes ...

Cassowaries are massive flightless birds, second only to ostriches in weight. Standing up to 6 feet tall, they can weigh up to 160 pounds! Instead of flight feathers, they have unique, hair-like ...

Why it's awesome: The southern cassowary is one of the most prehistoric-looking birds on Earth. They are often likened to a modern-day dinosaur due to their massive size, vivid colouration and ...

A mom and her child had a close call with a dangerous bird, and their narrow escape was caught on security cameras. Nearly a month after the "close encounter" in Australia, the Queensland Department ...

A family in Australia had a “close encounter” with cassowary birds searching for food, a video shows. The incident prompted warnings. Screengrab from a video shared by the Queensland Department of the ...

A security camera outside a home in Australia captured a family’s “close encounter” with the “world’s most dangerous bird.” The incident prompted warnings from wildlife officials. A mom and child were ...