The Southern Cassowary, Keystone Species

Just One To Four Thousand Cassowaries Are Left!

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The Cassowary Has A Great Purpose

One day, I became fascinated, and I'm sure you have to, with exploring different parts of the world. And as fate would have it, I clicked on one of the strangest places on earth as far as animals go, "Australia!"

The species that captivated my attention was a bird called the southern cassowary. Weighing in at one hundred and fifty pounds or more, that's right. You read correctly. Just take a peek at one! And man do they look prehistoric! I found a great video for you to see one up close.

Here is what's so valuable with this bird. It's called a keystone specie. Just what does that mean in layman’s terms? Well, it's responsible for replenishing rain forest. Just how can a bird be so responsible for that task? Good question.

This bird can eat fruit whole and then run all over the forest and drop the seeds whole. The result? Trees happen in a matter of weeks! I'm telling ya, don't try this at home, this bird is a professional.

So why does anyone need to be concerned about this species? If this bird goes extinct, what's to happen with the forest? I'm sure you can do the math. Other animals count on the cassowary. This species forest is becoming fragmented. And the caring people of Australia have put signs for cars to slow for cassowary traffic; if only the people in the cars will slow down.

My journey began when I pulled up too my computer and read about this large bird. Hours went passionately by. Yeah, a global awareness thing was happening. Here's the deal. We are all in this together too make a difference. If you see an organization online that wants too preserve cassowaries, make a donation to their precious cause.

I know if the world of people take an interest in the 16,000 species, we can turn this around. As for myself, I'm picking another part of the world too focus on. After all, the animals of Africa need too have the spot light on them too. I've written other interesting things to read about to make a difference. Once again, it's all part of the tapestry my friend. This and all species truly are in a race, and it's going to be all of us working together if we're going to turn things around.

Scott Bright

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