Part One : Nest
A nest of leaves and twigs is
built on the ground.
Part Two: The female emu lays the eggs.
Laying eggs is the second part of the life cycle.
Very large, thick, dark green eggs.
Life Cycle of the Emu
Part Four: Birth
Chicks are active as soon as they hatch.
They stand about ten inches tall and they have fluffy feathers.
The chicks feathers have a striped look.
Emu Chicks
Emu Chick
Part Five: Adult
A mature Emu is 5 to 6 1/2 feet tall.
A family of emus is called a mob.
They can live together for up to 18 months.
Part Three: Nesting
The male emu sits on the eggs for up to eight weeks to keep the eggs warm.
