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No. Cassowaries are neither poisonous nor venomous. The claws on their feet are deadly, but not because of any toxin - only because of their sharpness. The helmet, or casque, on their head is also completely free of any venom or poison.

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What are the three types of cassowary?

The three species of cassowary are: Southern cassowary, or double-wattled cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) Northern cassowary, or single-wattled cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) Bennett's cassowary, or dwarf cassowary (Casuarius bennetti)


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Is the cassowary still alive?

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Southern Cassowary was created in 1758.


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