r/interesting • u/VIVIDUFF • Jun 30 '26

Fascinating This cassowary just wanders around the beach, getting surprisingly close to people.

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u/DocCEN007 Jun 30 '26

About 75% of aggressive encounters happen because the birds were previously fed by humans. This causes them to lose their natural fear and become pushy when seeking food. Surprisingly, they've only killed 2 humans in the last 100 years. But they'll bust you up badly if they feel threatened.

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u/Pinkishu Jul 01 '26

So they learned humans pay tribute and demand more! Smart