Nandi's Neighbors: Ostriches Lucy and Ethel mimic the comic pair
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Reid Park Zoo's female ostriches are named Lucy and Ethel, and appear as social as the comediennes for whom they are named.
Nandi's Neighbors: Ostriches Lucy and Ethel mimic the comic pair
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Ostrich eyes are the largest of any land animal. Ostriches Lucy and Ethel at Reid Park Zoo on Dec. 1, 2016. The male ostrich, not shown, is Eiffel. Rick Wiley / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Nandi's Neighbors: Ostriches Lucy and Ethel mimic the comic pair
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The ostrich is the largest and heaviest of all the world's birds. Here, Zookeeper Dina Corrales feeds ostriches at Reid Park Zoo on Dec. 1, 2016. Rick Wiley / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Nandi's Neighbors: Ostriches Lucy and Ethel mimic the comic pair
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Ostriches can't fly, but they can run fast — up to 40 miles per hour. Here, Zookeeper Dina Corrales feeds ostriches at Reid Park Zoo on Dec. 1, 2016. Rick Wiley / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Nandi's Neighbors: Ostriches Lucy and Ethel mimic the comic pair
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The Zoo’s ostriches live in the same exhibit as the Grevy’s zebra. These animals would also share habitat in the wild. Here, zookeeper Dina Corrales feeds ostriches at Reid Park Zoo on Dec. 1, 2016. Rick Wiley / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Nandi's Neighbors: Ostriches Lucy and Ethel mimic the comic pair
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One ostrich egg is equal to about two dozen chicken eggs and they are an important source of protein for other animals. Here, zookeeper Dina Corrales feeds ostriches at Reid Park Zoo on Dec. 1, 2016. Rick Wiley / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Nandi's Neighbors: Ostriches Lucy and Ethel mimic the comic pair
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Male ostriches are black and white; females are brown. Here, ostriches at Reid Park Zoo on Dec. 1, 2016. Rick Wiley / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Nandi's Neighbors: Ostriches Lucy and Ethel mimic the comic pair
- Rick Wiley / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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It's only a myth that ostriches bury their heads in the sand. When startled or threatened, they run away or lie flat on the ground. Here, zookeeper Dina Corrales feeds ostriches at Reid Park Zoo on Dec. 1, 2016. Rick Wiley / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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Nandi's Neighbors: Ostriches Lucy and Ethel mimic the comic pair
- Rick Wiley / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
The Zoo’s ostriches live in the same exhibit as the Grevy’s zebra. These animals would also share habitat in the wild. Here, zookeeper Dina Corrales feeds ostriches at Reid Park Zoo on Dec. 1, 2016. Rick Wiley / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Nandi's Neighbors: Ostriches Lucy and Ethel mimic the comic pair
- Rick Wiley / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
One ostrich egg is equal to about two dozen chicken eggs and they are an important source of protein for other animals. Here, zookeeper Dina Corrales feeds ostriches at Reid Park Zoo on Dec. 1, 2016. Rick Wiley / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Nandi's Neighbors: Ostriches Lucy and Ethel mimic the comic pair
- Rick Wiley / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
It's only a myth that ostriches bury their heads in the sand. When startled or threatened, they run away or lie flat on the ground. Here, zookeeper Dina Corrales feeds ostriches at Reid Park Zoo on Dec. 1, 2016. Rick Wiley / ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
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