A native of Australia, it's quite large about the size of an emu. We were really lucky to see this one and had just been commenting how we didn't think they really existed. Apparently they can be quite vicious if they are frightened so I quickly retreated to my car when he got too close. He probably just thought I was going to feed him.
@jenrobcarr It was just wandering along the side of the road, apparently people have had to feed them after the cyclone so this fellow may have thought I had some food for him.
@girlie I didn't know at the time that they were dangerous but when he/she kept coming towards me, I quickly got back in the car.
I've seen programmes about these. Apparently they have really sharp claws on their feet and they can kick out and even kill you with those powerful feet if you're not careful. Amazing capture xx
@girlie I didn't know at the time that they were dangerous but when he/she kept coming towards me, I quickly got back in the car.