Ostriches are the ultimate opportunists. They’ll eat anything that fits in their giant, gaping beaks. That includes stuff you’d never touch.
We’re talking roots, seeds, leaves, and grass. But oh, it gets so much stranger.
Let’s start with the crunchy stuff.
These birds are practically addicted to grit. Small rocks, pebbles, even bits of glass. Why? They have no teeth.
Instead, their stomach is a living rock tumbler. Those pebbles help grind up tough plants. It’s like having a built-in blender made of stone.
