Emu
The emu is a large, flightless bird native to Australia.
Also known as: Dromaius novaehollandiae
How big is it?
1.8 m · standing height
Also 5.906 ft
Standing height · representative
Typical recorded range: 1.5 m to 1.9 m.
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Emu vs Basketball backboard: height comparison
The standing height of an emu is about 1.71 times the board height of a basketball backboard.
A basketball backboard is a flat, rigid board mounted behind the hoop to provide a surface for rebounding and scoring.
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Emu
Standing height: 1.8 m; representative; range 1.5 m–1.9 m.
A representative adult emu standing 1.8 m high and weighing 40 kg. Sex and individual condition affect both values.
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance — Emu
The marked standing height is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Basketball backboard
Regulation board height: 1.05 m; specified.
A regulation basketball backboard is 1.80 m wide and 1.05 m high. The hoop, supports and court are excluded from the board dimensions.
The marked regulation board height is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 1.8 m
We compare the standing height of an emu. This is a representative comparison value; individual specimens or conditions can vary. The recorded range is 1.5 m to 1.9 m.
A representative adult emu standing 1.8 m high and weighing 40 kg. Sex and individual condition affect both values.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 m | 1.5 m to 1.9 m | representative | |
| 40 kg | 30 kg to 55 kg | representative |
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- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance — EmuAdult standing height and body mass ranges.
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