Happy World Cassowary Day! On this day, we pay tribute to the incredibly stunning Cassowary! One of Australia's most iconic native birds. Did you know that they are one of the closest living species related to dinosaurs? Find out more fun facts with our Cassowary keeper talk! #forthewild #tarongatv | Taronga Zoo Sydney

*World Cassowary Day* Guinness World Records names the Southern Cassowary the world’s most dangerous bird and for good reason. Standing a full five and a half feet, these birds are in the same family as #emu and #ostrich, however they have a fearsome reputation with a secret weapon. To protect their young or fight off predators, the cassowary use their powerful legs to kick their rivals into submission. And their secret weapon, a 4-inch-long dagger-like claw on their first toe, something you NEV