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Cassowary
Topic Categories: Image of the Day
Posted on: June 22, 2008 2:59 PM, by "GrrlScientist"
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Whatever you do, don't try to pat one. You may find it inconvenient without your intestines.
Posted by: John S. Wilkins | June 22, 2008 8:57 PM
Be wary. Yon Cassowary has a lean and hungry look.
Posted by: grasshopper | June 22, 2008 11:59 PM
That bird has the fabulous colours and indomitable 'tude of the best drag queens.
Posted by: NPD | June 24, 2008 4:42 PM