Emu The pelvic limb muscles of emus contribute a similar proportion of the total body mass as do the flight muscles of flying birds. When walking, the emu takes strides of about , but at full gallop, a stride can be as long as . Its legs are devoid of feathers and underneath its feet are thick, cushioned pads. Like the cassowary, the emu has sharp claws on its toes which are its major defensive attribute, and are used in combat to inflict wounds on opponents by kicking. The toe and claw total in length. The bill is quite small, measuring
Emu (ship) Emu (ship) Emu was merchant ship that transported convicts to Australia. An American privateer captured her in 1812 as she was carrying female convicts to Van Diemen's Land. Governor Lachlan Macquarie requested on 30 April 1810 that the British Government supply the colony with two brigs (colonial ships) that would not be subject to the control of the Admiralty. The British government provided "Emu" and "Kangaroo". Lieutenant Alexander Bisset received a letter of marque for "Emu" on 21 September 1812. "Emu" left England in October 1812 with 49 female convicts. While she was en route to Hobart Town, the American