Food
Omnivore
Emus eat plants, seeds, fruit and insects.
Eats plants and animals
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Emu Facts for Kids: E Is for Emu
The emu is a very tall bird from Australia that cannot fly. It runs fast on its long, strong legs. Here are easy emu facts for kids: what emus eat, how big they grow, what a baby emu is called and where emus live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter E.
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Omnivorediet
Chickbaby name
Fun facts
Fun Facts About Emus
Two more true facts about the emu that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Emu”
Emu starts with the letter E. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
The emu is the second-tallest bird in the world.
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One more fact
Emu dads sit on the eggs and look after the chicks.
Act it outMove like an emu for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter E in “Emu”.
Ask a questionWhat would an emu eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Emu Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the emu, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
An emu is up to 1.9 m (6.2 ft) tall.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Emus live for about 10 to 20 years.
LifespanBaby
Chick
A baby emu is called a chick.
Baby nameGroup
Mob
A group of emus is called a mob.
Group nameHabitat
Grasslands
Emus are found in Australia.
Where they liveAnimal type
Bird
The emu is a very tall bird from Australia that cannot fly. It runs fast on its long, strong legs.
Emu is a birdLetter
E is for emu
Emu has 3 letters and starts with E.
Say: Emu
Quick quiz
Emu Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
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Free printable
Emu Coloring Page: Letter E Worksheet
Done reading about the emu? Print the free letter E sheet, say “E is for emu” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Color and traceBig letters and dotted tracing lines
Uppercase ELowercase eTracing practiceFind the E animals
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Questions
All FAQs
Emu Questions Kids Ask
Emus eat plants, seeds, fruit and insects. That makes the emu an omnivore, which means it is an animal that eats plants and animals.
An emu is up to 1.9 m (6.2 ft) tall.
Emus live for about 10 to 20 years.
A baby emu is called a chick.
A group of emus is called a mob.
Emus live in Australia. Their favorite habitat is: grasslands.
Yes. The emu is a bird. The emu is a very tall bird from Australia that cannot fly. It runs fast on its long, strong legs.
Emu starts with the letter E. Say it slowly and listen for the E sound at the start.
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