With dagger-like claws and explosive kicks, the cassowary has earned a reputation as the world’s most dangerous bird. But is it deserved?

This article is part of the “Who would win?” series, where wildlife experts dream up hypothetical battles between animals (all in the name of science). Of the giant prehistoric birds still wandering ...

Cassowaries live in the rainforests of Queensland. But despite their size, they're not easy to find, explains Steve Portugal. There can be few more imposing sights in nature than an adult cassowary.