Inside tip · Mission Beach & Tully
Myth or legit: it's illegal to feed cassowaries in Queensland.
Answer: Legit
Legit. Feeding them is illegal and dangerous, has led to cassowary deaths, and fines apply.
Never approach adults or chicks, and never get between a chick and its dad. Don't stop your car to look at one on the road. A cornered cassowary can kick hard enough to break bones.
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