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Meet The Cassowary: Nature's Living Dinosaur Deep in the rainforests of Australia and New Guinea lives a bird that looks like it stepped straight out of the prehistoric age. The cassowary stands nearly six feet tall and weighs up to 130 pounds.  Unlike most birds, cassowaries cannot fly. Instead, they rely on their powerful legs to move through dense jungle terrain at speeds that would surprise most people. These remarkable birds have glossy black feathers that feel more like hair than traditional bird plumage. Their most striking feature is the bony crown on top of their heads, called a casque.  Scientists believe this helmet-like structure helps them push through thick vegetation as they search for food.