Can ostriches walk backwards?

By Birding-Aus, on August 14th, 2010

Hi birders,

I was recently asked the question: Can ostriches walk backwards?

Results of searches on the internet are somewhat confusing.

Anyone know?

Trevor

Birding-Aus

1 comment to Can ostriches walk backwards?

• Carl Clifford

  August 14, 2010 at 7:40 pm

  Trevor,

  It looks like they can, have a look at http://askville.amazon.com/ostrich-walk-backwards/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=9271033 I would ask your local Ostrich farmer, if any are still in business.

  Cheers,

  Carl Clifford

  Hi birders,

  I was recently asked the question: Can ostriches walk backwards?

  Results of searches on the internet are somewhat confusing.

  Anyone know?

  Trevor