This is a very well written write up about the emu and was an enjoyable read my dear friend.

I don't get the impression that it looks like a stupid bird, but rather a bird with a fast metabolic rate and aggressive survival instincts, which seems pretty accurate considering its defense was compared to tanks lol. I wouldn't even want to go near that thing.

On another note, the kiwi looks like it is half rodent, further suspicion being a "ratite". Maybe that's why it doesn't fly :D