This is a real emu ( Dromaius novaehollandiae) skull from an adolescent individual. The specimen displays the characteristic elongated, flat beak of this flightless ratite, with well-developed orbital and cranial structures. Suitable for avian anatomy study, ornithology collections, or comparative osteology.nThis large, flightless ratite is native to Australia. Second only in size to the ostrich, the emu can achieve speeds in excess of 50km/h, running on its powerful legs. Emus are herbivores, eating green foliage, seeds and insects. In the wild, the emu has few natural predators as an adult. In recent times, emus have been farmed worldwide for their meat, feathers, and oil.nnSkull Length 12.4 cm (4.9 in)nSkull Width 6.2 cm (2.4 in)nSkull Height 5.1 cm (2 in)