Order Casuariiformes

Casuariiformes is a taxonomic order in the class Aves. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: Southern Cassowary and Emu. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.

Casuariiformes species compared

Size, speed, lifespan, native range and conservation status of Casuariiformes species
Animal	Weight	Length	Top speed	Lifespan	Native to	Status
Southern Cassowary Casuarius casuarius	60 kg	1.8 m	50 km/h	40 yrs	Oceania	Least Concern
Emu Dromaius novaehollandiae	40 kg	1.9 m	50 km/h	20 yrs	Oceania	Least Concern