In a race between an emu and an ostrich, guess who would win? . . . [VID: How does an emu differ from an ostrich? These large, flightless birds belong to the same family, the ratite. But there are differences between them -- in size, habitat, and speed. The ostrich is the world’s largest bird, measuring nine feet tall and weighing over 300 pounds. The emu is the runner-up, measuring up to seven feet tall and weighing up to 125 pounds. The birds are found on different continents. Emus are native

Ostriches are crazy fast! They’re actually the fastest-running birds on Earth. They can reach top speeds of about 37–43 mph. Each stride can be up to 16 feet long when they’re in full sprint. | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden