E is for Emu

Emus are the largest birds in Australia and are the second largest birds (in relation to height) in the world, second to the ostrich.

Emus are unable to fly but are able to run very quickly, are nomadic and are known to cover long distances in search of food.

They are very curious birds and will watch other animals and humans (I've even had one steal my lunch when on a picnic!).

The emu is on the Australian coat of arms and is a cultural icon and plays an important role in Aboriginal mythology.

Emu
by wildlifeart
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Eurasian Red Squirrel

The Eurasian red squirrel is a type of tree squirrel and as the name suggests is found throughout Eurasia and its coat is red in colour. For those of you familiar with the works of Beatrix Potter, you may know the character Squirrel Nutkin, who was a red squirrel.

The red squirrel mainly eats seeds from trees and is most active early in the morning and late fternoon and evening. During the day, it generally sleeps in its nests whch are built in the forks of trees.

Eurasian red squirrel
by EMangl

English Setters

The English Setter has been trained as a bird dog for over 400 years in England, which is known for its effectiveness in finding and pointing birds in open country.

Print: Two English Setters in Field
by VintagePets
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The English Setter is well known for its intelligence and can be trained to do almost any task that other breeds can do, however herding is not one of those tasks. They are very energetic dogs and love to be around people.

Two English Setters by Arthur Wardle
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