Spring is the Season for a Baby Animal Rush! Izu Shaboten Zoo Welcomes New Emu, Wallaby, Kangaroo, Capybara, and Manx Loaghtan (Sheep) Babies!
A baby animal rush has arrived at Izu Shaboten Zoo with the birth of several new animals, including Emus.
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Emu
Three Emu chicks were hatched in an incubator at the zoo: one on Thursday, January 29, 2026, one on Friday, January 30, and one on Saturday, January 31.
All are being raised artificially and are doing well. While they are currently in the backyard area, we plan to gradually introduce them to the other Emus in the "Savanna Area" as they grow.
【Recent status of the Emu chicks】
Length: approx. 60cm, Weight: 3kg.
They are growing steadily in the backyard. Once the three chicks join the group, there will be a total of five Emus living in that area. We also have other Emus living at "Kangaroo Hill."
【English Name】Emu 【Scientific Name】Dromaius novaehollandiae
【Classification】Casuariiformes, Dromaiidae 【Distribution】Grasslands and sandy areas throughout the Australian continent
【Morphology】Body length: 1.4–2.0m, Height: 1.6–2.0m, Weight: 40kg–60kg
The Emu is the second-largest living bird after the ostrich. Although their body length is about 1.6m–1.9m, their wings have degenerated and are small, allowing them to jump only about 20cm. Instead, they can run at speeds of 50km/h. They enjoy bathing and can swim. They are omnivorous, feeding mainly on insects, fruits, seeds, and ground vegetation. The male is responsible for everything from nest building to raising the young. The calls differ between males and females; males make a low "gwo-gwo" sound, while females make a sound like a beating drum, "bon-bon..."
Capybara
FAQ
When were the three Emu chicks hatched in the incubator at the zoo?
They were hatched on Thursday, January 29, 2026, Friday, January 30, and Saturday, January 31.
What are the current length and weight of the recently hatched Emu chicks?
The Emu chicks currently have a length of approximately 60cm and a weight of 3kg.
How fast can an Emu run since its wings have degenerated and it can only jump about 20cm?
An Emu can run at speeds of 50km/h despite its inability to fly or jump high.
Which parent of the Emu is responsible for everything from building the nest to raising the young?
The male Emu is responsible for all duties from nest building to raising the young.
How do the calls differ between male and female Emus according to the article?
Males make a low "gwo-gwo" sound, while females make a sound like a beating drum, "bon-bon...".