stackyFACTSFlightless birds are usually funny, unless they happen to come equipped with built-in weaponry. The cassowary possesses a massive, dagger-like claw on each inner toe. When threatened, they leap into the air and deliver incredibly powerful kicks that can easily disembowel predators or extremely foolish humans.
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