Economic Importance for Humans: Positive
<p>Ostriches were often killed for the use of their hides, which makes a fine leather, and their feathers. Their eggs, which are equivalent to 24 fowl eggs, are eaten by animals as well as humans. African tribes use ostrich shells as a means of holding water for bathing and drinking.</p>
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Author: Keenan Donegan, University of Michigan
Donegan, K. 2002. "Struthio camelus" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed March 20, 2011 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Struthio_camelus.html.
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