1·Emu is a large Australian flightless bird, similar to the ostrich but with three-toed feet and grey or brown plumage.
鸸鹋是一种大型的澳大利亚不会飞的鸟,类似于鸵鸟,但是有三趾的脚和灰色或棕色的羽毛。
2·Her mother, after being scared by an emu, ran away and six-month-old Tijana fell from the pouch.
她的妈妈之前由于受到鸸鹋的惊吓而逃跑,途中六个月大的狄佳娜从育儿袋中跌落下来。
3·It had massive legs, taloned claws and a long, powerful neck. Its body was covered in bristling, hair-like feathers, like those of the emu, and its beak resembled a broad-headed spear.
它有着粗壮的四肢、利爪及长有力的脖颈,它的躯干覆盖着鬃毛,类似现存的鸸鹋的毛发,它还有着宽而扁的喙。
4·Using new techniques we obtain DNA signatures from a variety of fossil eggshells, including the extinct moa and elephant birds and 19, 000-year-old old emu.
我们还利用新技术检测了各类蛋壳化石,包括已灭绝的摩亚、象鸟以及19000年前的鸸鹋蛋壳,并从中获取了DNA签名。
5·Kangaroo and Emu Steaks, Australia. Australia must be the only country where people can eat their national emblems.
袋鼠和鸸鹋的肉排:产自澳大利亚,澳洲可能是唯一一个吃作为国家象征的动物的国家。