A cassowary's powerful kick, often described as a "karate kick," can break bones and cause fatal injuries to humans or other ...

Why it's awesome: The southern cassowary is one of the most prehistoric-looking birds on Earth. They are often likened to a modern-day dinosaur due to their massive size, vivid colouration and ...

A family in Australia had a “close encounter” with cassowary birds searching for food, a video shows. The incident prompted warnings. Screengrab from a video shared by the Queensland Department of the ...

Close Encounters of the Bird Kind. A mother and son in Australia narrowly escaped an encounter with two hungry cassowaries – one of the only bird species on the planet with a track record of killing ...

The man tripped and fell on his property, after which the bird pounced on him. A 75-year-old man was attacked and killed by a large exotic bird he kept as a pet on his property in Florida, known to ...

With dagger-like claws, powerful legs, and a notoriously aggressive temperament, the cassowary earns its title as the most dangerous bird on Earth. Native to the forests of Australia and New Guinea, ...

A security camera outside a home in Australia captured a family’s “close encounter” with the “world’s most dangerous bird.” The incident prompted warnings from wildlife officials. A mom and child were ...