Emu Dromaius Brain Replica

Description

Emu Dromaius Brain Replica for Ornithology

Emu Dromaius brain replica is 2.4 x 1.5 x 1.4 in. Dromaius novaehollandiae brain is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of CAS specimen. 1:1 scale. Made in USA.

Australian Heritage and Identity

The emu belongs to a unique lineage of giant, flightless birds found only on the Australian mainland. Today, it stands as the only surviving member of its genus. Because of its importance, the emu is a famous cultural icon. You can find it on the Australian coat of arms and many national coins.

Survival Biology and Endurance

Unlike many other birds, the emu has a brain structure built for extreme endurance. These birds can travel huge distances across the outback. In fact, they can survive for weeks without regular food. Their neural anatomy also helps them reach sprinting speeds of 31 miles per hour when they need to escape predators.

Fascinating Reproductive Habits

Male emus handle a tough nesting process. During the eight-week incubation period, they stop eating and drinking entirely. This happens because their brain literally suppresses the hunger response so they can stay focused on guarding the nest.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Aves
• Order: Casuariiformes
• Family: Casuariidae
• Genus: Dromaius
• Binomial Name: Dromaius novaehollandiae (Latham, 1790)
• Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

Build Your Research Collection

For a complete professional study, we recommend pairing the emu skull replica, the ostrich skull replica, and the southern cassowary skull replica for a professional research set. To see the differences between these large flightless birds, you can also evaluate it alongside our ostrich skull, emu skull and southern cassowary skull replicas.