What Is a Cassowary?

Southern Cassowary, Casuarius casuarius; adult male | Etty Bay, Queensland, Australia

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Learn all about these mysterious, prehistoric-looking birds.

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Cassowary

There’s plenty of reasons to visit the tropics in summer, but what you might not know is it’s the best time to spot cassowaries.