Why does an ostrich run instead of fly?
The Ground Champion
Why does an ostrich run instead of fly?
Picture a bird taller than a grown adult, with legs like a sprinter and a neck like a periscope. You'd think a bird that big would want to fly away from all the fuss. But the ostrich made a different choice — and honestly, it's a brilliant one.
First, the obvious problem. The ostrich is heavy — it can weigh as much as two adults stacked together. Flying takes a body that's light, hollow, and full of air. The ostrich went the opposite direction entirely. It is built like a runner, not a paper airplane.
