about 6 ft 3 in (190 cm)
An emu stands about 6 ft 3 in (190 cm) from the ground to the head. Standing, ground to head. The source gives 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in).
Source: DAERA Northern Ireland
How tall is an emu?
An emu stands about 6 ft 3 in (190 cm) from the ground to the head.
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What an emu’s height measures
- Moose: over 6 ft 0 in (182.9 cm).
- American bison: at least 6 ft 0 in (182.9 cm).
- Western lowland gorilla: up to 6 ft 0 in (182.9 cm).
This is a published species or breed reference, not a prediction for an individual animal. Where a range is supplied, both ends appear with the reading. Shoulder height and head height are kept apart when comparing animals.
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