How ostrich escape its predators?

Emus possess a unique defence capability, which would aid them if they were in the position of having to outrun a large predator. When running at top speed, the physiological structure of their feet enables them to make sudden 180-degree turns which not even a small cat can do: by the time a bigger creature slowed enough to make the turn, the emu would be 50-60 metres ahead in the opposite direction.

Another protection mechanism is their sharp claws. Emus have long, sharp claws on each toes, which can be used in defence against a would-be predator such as a dingo.