An emu watches over his brood of seven chicks at Orana Park. The chicks were hatched last week after 50 days of incubation by the male. The female emu died two days after the eggs were laid. The chicks are the first emus to be hatched at the park. They are on a diet of low protein and high fibre.
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Press, 27 September 1983, Page 18
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60An emu watches over his brood of seven chicks at Orana Park. The chicks were hatched last week after 50 days of incubation by the male. The female emu died two days after the eggs were laid. The chicks are the first emus to be hatched at the park. They are on a diet of low protein and high fibre. Press, 27 September 1983, Page 18
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