Passage: the emu is a large, flightless bird found in australia. many years ago, this bird was also found in tasmania and king island, but today, it is only seen on the australian mainland. it is unofficially considered the national bird of australia and appears on the nation's coat of arms.
the emu is the second largest bird in the world, behind the ostrich. on average, the male emu is 5.5 to 6 feet tall and weighs around 130-150 pounds. the female emu is larger and heavier than the male. the emu has a set of wings that it flaps to stabilize itself while running or hunting. the emu also has strong legs that it cover long distances. unlike the ostrich, the emu's feet have three toes which give it better speed and stability.
which choice is the best summary for this passage?
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many years ago, the emu was found in tasmania and king island. today, the emu can only be found in australia.
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the emu is the second largest bird in the world. it is a flightless bird with long, strong legs, found in australia.
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the national bird of australia is the emu. the females are larger and heavier than the males.
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the emu is about 6 feet tall and weighs around 130-150 pounds. it also has three toes.