Who discovered the emus?

Emus were not "discovered" in the traditional sense, as they are native to Australia and have been part of the indigenous culture for thousands of years. European explorers and settlers, such as Captain James Cook in the 18th century, first encountered emus during their voyages to Australia. However, the emu has always been known to the Indigenous Australians who have coexisted with these large Flightless Birds long before European contact.