The idea ostriches bury their heads when they feel threatened is thought have come from Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder ...

For centuries, people have claimed that, when faced with danger, ostriches (Struthio species) stick their heads in the sand to hide. This vivid image led to the popular phrase "bury your head in ...

The eggs were found in Italy but their origins have long been a mystery - ostriches are not indigenous to Europe. Now, research into the museum's collection by an international team of ...

Some animals and birds are known for having unusually large eyes, but one bird stands out for having eyes so big that they actually surpass the size of its brain. The ostrich, the ...

Olly is one two news ostriches at a Himatangi cafe. A cafe in the middle of nowhere one day hopes to have omelettes made from ...