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Imagine that right in front of you is one of the largest birds on earth – the ostrich. With the ability to run extremely fast, this giant bird can reach speeds of 73 km / h. [1] X Research Source Not to mention that ostriches can also launch kicks with the strength of their legs and sharp claws. Ostriches do not hunt humans, but can injure and kill people when provoked. So how should you respond? It’s still best to stay away and keep your distance, but if that doesn’t work, you can crouch down to hide. When there is no other way, you may have to fight them. Are you wondering how to fight the ostrich? Read on to learn how to defend yourself from an ostrich attack.
Steps
Fight back the ostrich
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Use long weapons. If you must fight an ostrich in self-defense, you should avoid getting too close to it. Keep as far away as possible from the ostrich’s kicking feet, as ostriches have such powerful kicks that they can kill a lion. Grab the longest nearby object that can be used as a weapon, such as a stick, broom, rake, or tree branch. [2] X Research Source
- If you have a gun and need to use it, aim for the body of the ostrich to increase your chances of hitting the target. Although ostriches can attack with their feet and/or beaks, their legs and neck are so small that you can easily miss.
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Move to the side of the ostrich. You are most at risk when facing an ostrich head-on. Remember that ostriches are only capable of kicking their legs straight forward. You should stay behind or to the side of the animal whenever possible to avoid its most powerful weapon.
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Aim at the animal’s neck. This is the weakest part of the ostrich. Hit the most vulnerable and least protected areas of the ostrich to defeat it faster. If that doesn’t work, aim for its chest area. Focus your energy on hitting these two areas when you have the opportunity. Hit continuously until the animal gives up and runs away. [3] X Research Sources
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Damage to the ostrich’s wings. If the ostrich won’t give up despite being hit on the neck, aim for its wings when you get the chance. The ostrich’s wings are not used for flight, but only to help it change direction more smoothly when running, similar to the rudder of a ship. [4] X Research Source If you damage its wings, you will have a better chance of fleeing in a zigzag pattern when you have to retreat.
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Hit the leg of the ostrich. If you are behind or on the side of an ostrich and have easy access to one of its legs, use this method. The center of gravity of the ostrich depends entirely on its long legs. [5] X Research Source When given the opportunity, hit one or both of the animal’s legs to knock it off balance, reducing its attack speed and power.
Escape from an ostrich chasing you
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Run to a nearby hiding place. Remember that ostriches can reach speeds of up to 70 km/h in open ground. [6] X Research Source If there’s a wooded area close enough that you can run to it before the ostrich catches up, run to it at full speed. [7] X Research Source Prevents the ostrich from reaching its optimum speed so it has a hard time keeping up with you.
- If there is a place to hide more firmly than trees (like a car or some man-made structure), go there. An ostrich kick can hit you with 500 psi, enough to kill a person. [8] X Research Sources
- If you’re not sure you can get away, DON’T try. Ostriches run extremely fast and will attack by kicking you in the back as soon as it catches up. [9] X Research Source
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Hide. Rest assured that although ostriches do eat meat, they only eat insects, reptiles and small rodents. [10] X Research Sources Ostriches chase humans mainly because they feel threatened, not because they want to eat meat. As soon as you have the opportunity, hide behind an object that blocks the animal’s view instead of risking a long race with it. [11] X Research Source Perhaps the ostrich will no longer care about you if it thinks you’re gone.
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Climb high. Remember that ostriches cannot fly. [12] X Research Source If you can’t find shelter on the ground, climb a tree, fence, or other structure. Wait for the ostrich to get bored and leave and then climb down.
- An adult ostrich is about 2-3 meters tall. Although it has no teeth, it can use its beak to peck you and make you lose your balance. Look for a higher position to stay out of the animal’s reach.
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Rush into the thorny bush. Better to be pricked by thorns than to be pecked under the razor-sharp claws of an ostrich. If there is no other cover, you can jump into the thorny bushes. Wait until the animal leaves and then climb out. [13] X Research Source
- Ostriches usually won’t poke their head into the bushes looking for friends so they don’t get thorns in their big eyes.
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Lie on the ground. Do not try to run to a hiding place or climb high if the area is too far away. Instead, you can fake death as a last resort. Lie on your stomach, press your stomach to the ground and cover your head with your arms to protect your skull. Hug you tight and prepare yourself that the animal will play with you. Wait for it to get bored of the game and walk away and stand up. Remember that you still run the risk of injury using this approach. [14] X Research Source
- The risk of injury from the impact of the ostrich’s kick is greatly reduced when you are lying down. The ostrich will kick forward and then back, and most of the force is put into the forward movement.
- The ostrich’s claws are still very dangerous. Lying on your stomach is to protect your internal organs, as ostriches can use their claws to tear you apart.
- The animal can stand, even lie on top of you before it gets bored. An adult ostrich can weigh from 90 to 160 kg. [15] X Research Source
Avoid clashing
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Consider your surroundings. Whenever you come to an area that could be ostrich territory, you need to look around. Avoid open areas and stay close to hiding places, and pay attention to the safest areas to hide if chased by an ostrich.
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Avoid close contact. Keep your distance when you spot an ostrich in the wild. Remember that distances shorter than 100 meters are too close. If the ostrich approaches you, back away, even if it looks calm. Absolutely do not corner the ostrich, as this will provoke the ostrich’s “fight” instead of “flight” reflex. [16] X Research Source
- Images of people stroking, hugging, and even riding ostriches may lead you to believe you can safely approach them, but be aware that these images are domesticated ostriches in the countryside. camp. Even with these ostriches, care must be taken as with wild ostriches to avoid injury.
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Watch out for ostriches during their breeding season. Ostriches are very excitable during this time, especially the male, whose job is to incubate the eggs. [17] X Sources Ostrich roam alone or in pairs at other times of the year, so you can tell their breeding season by the presence of flocks of ostriches between 5 and 50 children at the same time. [18] X Research Sources
- Identify male ostriches by black plumage, white tips of wings and tail feathers, red front legs.
- Female ostriches have brown plumage, gray tail feathers and wing tips. [19] X Research Source
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Imagine that right in front of you is one of the largest birds on earth – the ostrich. With the ability to run extremely fast, this giant bird can reach speeds of 73 km / h. [1] X Research Source Not to mention that ostriches can also launch kicks with the strength of their legs and sharp claws. Ostriches do not hunt humans, but can injure and kill people when provoked. So how should you respond? It’s still best to stay away and keep your distance, but if that doesn’t work, you can crouch down to hide. When there is no other way, you may have to fight them. Are you wondering how to fight the ostrich? Read on to learn how to defend yourself from an ostrich attack.
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