Can You Beat an Ostrich in a Fight?

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1. Have you ever done a combat sport?
  1. Yes, I’m a black belt.
  2. Yeah, I’m pretty decent.
  3. I used to.
  4. No.
2. How often do you exercise?
  1. All day, every day!
  2. Twice a week.
  3. Every now and then.
  4. Never. I’m a proud couch potato.
3. What’s your running ability?
  1. I’m a speed demon.
  2. I can jog for a long time.
  3. I’m decent.
  4. I’m the slowest.
4. How tall are you?
  1. I play basketball.
  2. Well, I’m 5 feet, which is basically 6 feet tall.
  3. I can reach most things.
  4. Short.
5. Would you ride an ostrich?
  1. I have, and I’d do it again.
  2. Next question.
  3. I’d try it!
  4. No. I’m scared.
6. Choose a weapon:
  1. Lil’ Timmy
  2. Baseball bat
  3. Kitchen knife
  4. My fists
7. An ostrich attacks! Where do you strike first?
  1. Its neck.
  2. Its legs.
  3. Its face.
  4. Its feet.
8. The ostrich rears up and raises its leg. What do you do?
  1. Get on the ostrich’s side.
  2. Dive to the ground.
  3. Tackle it!
  4. Start boxing.
9. How confident are you that you’ll win the fight?
  1. 50% confident
  2. 5% confident
  3. 1000% confident
  4. 0% confident

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Do Ostriches Attack People?

Yes, ostriches can attack people. But don’t panic! While ostriches are powerful birds, they don’t always move to attack. Ostriches are most likely to attack a person if they’re being threatened, cornered, provoked, or trying to protect their young.

So, the best thing to do to avoid an ostrich attack is to leave the bird alone. They’re pretty amazing animals, but they should only be observed at a distance. Never provoke or threaten an ostrich by making loud noises, making sudden movements, or approaching their nests. Instead, keep your distance.

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