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Amazingly! Ostrich can Sprint Faster Than 45 Miles per Hour
When frightened or fleeing a predator, ostriches can sprint over 45 miles per hour thanks to their long, muscular legs. The birds can run at sustained speeds of about 31 miles per hour on average. Their legs are so long that a single stride can cover a distance of 10 to 16 feet. 1 Ostriches can run faster than most birds because they have two toes instead of three or four, one of which acts as a hoof that increases speed.