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Every cassowary has a colourful personality\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECassowaries may have black feathers, but their heads and necks are brilliantly coloured with vibrant blues and reds.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThese bright colours become even more vivid during breeding season.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E13. They're an endangered species in Queensland\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESouthern cassowaries are listed as endangered in Queensland.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETheir biggest threats include:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003Ehabitat loss\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003Evehicle strikes\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003Edog attacks\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003Efeeding by humans\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EProtecting cassowaries helps protect the ancient Wet Tropics rainforest they call home.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E14. 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Queensland is the best place in Australia to see cassowaries\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","headlinesColor":"#be4ffd","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_641629084":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_CassowaryMap_DrivingHoliday.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/tropical-north-queensland/blog-images/2020_TNQ_CassowaryMap_DrivingHoliday.jpg","alt":"Cassowary Locations ","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/nz/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/facts-about-the-cassowary/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_641629084.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1785734300143/2020-tnq-cassowarymap-drivingholiday.jpeg","uuid":"c9501e64-4edb-404f-8604-349bd42599ad","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text_1858786850":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca id=\"how\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EThe majority of Australia's southern cassowary population lives in Tropical North Queensland.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf spotting one is on your wildlife bucket list, nowhere offers a better opportunity than Queensland's ancient rainforests.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EHow to stay safe around cassowaries\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you're lucky enough to encounter a cassowary:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EStay calm.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EKeep your distance.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ENever feed or approach the bird.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EIf it approaches, slowly back away behind a tree or another obstacle.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EDrive slowly in signed cassowary areas.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Cassowary tips\" aria-label=\"Cassowary tips\" href=\"https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/plants-animals/animals/living-with/cassowary-safety-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ERespecting cassowaries\u003C/a\u003E helps keep both people and wildlife safe.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhere to see cassowaries in Queensland\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","headlinesColor":"#be4ffd","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"editorial_card_carou":{"maxNumber":20,"region":"","town":"","title":"You may also like","componentID":"editorial-card-carousel_856927431","areaName":[],"notch":false,"stamp":{"src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/logos/BOQE-2026-Stamp_Teal.png","alt":null,"link":null,"quality":0.0},"publicClassificationPathKey":"nature-and-wildlife","goodToGo":{"src":"","alt":"","link":null,"quality":0.0},"button":{"label":null,"target":null},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-card-carousel"},"text_1858786850_copy":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe best places to see cassowaries include:\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EMission Beach\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Mission Beach\" aria-label=\"Mission Beach\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25d9bd5f1565045da005b-mission-beach\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EAustralia's cassowary capital,\u003C/a\u003E with regular sightings around roads, beaches and rainforest walking tracks. Don't miss the iconic Big Cassowary.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EDaintree Rainforest\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EExplore \u003Ca title=\"Daintree Rainforest\" aria-label=\"Daintree Rainforest\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25f1c2880253d74c46fe7-daintree-rainforest\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eancient rainforest\u003C/a\u003E where cassowaries roam among towering trees, creeks and walking trails.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECape Tribulation\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Cape Tribulation\" aria-label=\"Cape Tribulation\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25d50d5f1565045d9fa43-cape-tribulation\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EOne of the few places\u003C/a\u003E where the rainforest meets the reef—and a fantastic place to keep an eye out for cassowaries.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003ECape York Peninsula\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca id=\"faqs\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003ERemote and wild, \u003Ca title=\"Cape York\" aria-label=\"Cape York\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b264f2aeeeaaf773cf7dbc-cape-york-peninsula-lodge\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECape York\u003C/a\u003E is home to wild cassowary populations in pristine rainforest habitat.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"text_1858786850_copy_2032401120":{"text":"\u003Ch2\u003EFAQS\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAre cassowaries dangerous?\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nWild cassowaries rarely attack people. 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The safest approach is to keep your distance and never offer food.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhy do cassowaries have helmets?\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nScientists believe the casque may help with communication, temperature regulation or signalling age and dominance, but its exact purpose is still being studied.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECan cassowaries fly?\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\r\nNo. Cassowaries are flightless birds but they can run up to 50km/h, jump high and swim across rivers.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhere can you see a cassowary in Queensland?\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/b\u003EYour best chance of spotting a cassowary in the wild is in Tropical North Queensland, particularly around \u003Ca title=\"Mission Beach\" aria-label=\"Mission Beach\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25d9bd5f1565045da005b-mission-beach\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMission Beach\u003C/a\u003E, the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. 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