RESULTS: Animal #2 - The Ostrich

Results from Discussion and the Poll

The poll states that there is a tie! 2 have voted for beating ostrich, while 2 have voted against beating an ostrich. (NEED MORE PEOPLE VOTING!)

Here are some excerpts from the discussion on "Man vs. Ostrich

The legs. Those ostriches run really god damn fast. So imagine if one was able to kick / claw at you. One kick to the chest, and it would run away and leave you to die. Either that, or it would rend your freakin arm off with a swipe. -paul


Also, an ostrich kick can kill a lion. And yes, it does kick forward rather than backward. Avian anatomy is different from mammal anatomy. The visible part of the leg is actually the shin and the foot -- they walk on their toes only. Their knees work exactly like ours, but they're obscured from view by those feathers. So, do not belittle the ostrich kick, or you may end up like this guy: http://youtube.com/watch?v=6od-uYSZIkc

In summation, I conclude that an ostrich could kick my ass any day. They're taller, heavier, and faster than me. I wouldn't mess with that shit. Also, they don't have a bladder. Not only would it kick my ass but I'd be covered in excrement. I'll pass on that one. -Cara

Conclusion!!1!

In terms of a tie, we have to go through the "expert" testimonial from our "experts." Seeing how I know Cara has actually taken classes in avian anatomy and has studied birds much more deeply than I, I have to weigh her comments/opinions much more heavily than my own. (Of course I have absolutely no expertise regarding any of these animals but I like to pretend to.)

Right now, I'm still having a hard time believing that an ostrich would be able take me down in one-on-one combat. But I am definitely in the minority here. And again, I have never EVER taken classes in avian physiology, behavior, etc., so I am definitely going with what Cara said. My only issue is that they may have all the mechanics to physically destroy, I just hear far too many anecdotes about ostriches being more cowardly than aggressive. I keep on thinking back to the head in the sand and running away from baby zebras. But, You vs. the Zoo will break this tie and rule in favor of the ostrich by a close, CLOSE margin.

Odds-wise, I'm looking at 40-60 (human-ostrich).

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE OSTRICH! Nature goes to prove that even if you are hideous and freaky looking, you probably have some other special skill to help you out there in nature!

You (1) - The Zoo (1)