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Stompy
Stompy was hatched in captivity and was hand raised by Maya to be the first Alveus ambassador.
He is an ambassador for teaching about the exotic meat trade, traditional medicine, and the use of animal products in cosmetics.
- Species
Emu
Dromaius novaehollandiae (Birds)
- Conservation Status
- Native To
Australia (savannah woodlands and sclerophyll forests)
- Species Lifespan
Wild: 10 years
Captivity: 20 years
Did you know?
Emus are terrestrial birds that walk on two legs and have three toes, characteristics that also belong to an extinct group of dinosaurs called theropods, which include the Tyrannosaurus rex and Velociraptor.
Stompy's long legs and specialized musculature allow him to run efficiently while also maintaining high speeds of around 30 mph.
Animal Quest #2: Emu Edition
Learn more about Stompy on Animal Quest
Stompy's Highlights
Stompy's Story At Alveus
Stompy Enjoying Scritches From Kayla
Stompy Running In The Pasture
Callback: Baby Stompy
