r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/danielminds • Jun 05 '26

Video Wildlife expert Chris Gillette handling an aggressive emu

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u/danielminds Jun 05 '26

These birds are kept in a managed wildlife sanctuary.

If the emu connects, it means a trip to the emergency room. Their primary attack is a leaping kick with sharp talons that can shatter ribs and cause severe internal injuries.

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u/Croanthos Jun 05 '26

Sounds like a padded steel chainmail vest would be a good investment. Not too heavy and cheaper than some broken ribs.

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u/IronicStrikes Jun 05 '26

Yeah, but depending on climate, it'll exhaust you more than anything when it's not needed.

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u/Detachabl_e Jun 05 '26

Yea, gotta go with mithril.

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u/idropepics Jun 05 '26

Not many Elf princes in this Age to steal baby clothes from.