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The Rhea is a large flightless bird native to South America. It is the male bird that builds the nest, in which each female lays her eggs. The male incubates from ten to sixty eggs. The chicks hatch within 36 hours of each other.  While caring for the young, the males will anyone who approaches the ...

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The Rhea is a large flightless bird native to South America. It is the male bird that builds the nest, in which each female lays her eggs. The male incubates from ten to sixty eggs. The chicks hatch within 36 hours of each other. While caring for the young, the males will anyone who approaches the chicks. Rheas are omnivorous eating broad-leafed plants, seeds, roots, fruit, insects, and small vertebrates.

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22nd Apr 2005

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Science

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Foundation, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

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Bird birds animal nature

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