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Scavenger Hunt: Emus

 

1. What are emus?

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2. When is national emu month? ______________

 

3. Describe a emu.

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4. Emus are originally from what country?

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5. When did emus first come to the US?

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6. What are the uses for emus?

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7. How has technology changed the emu industry?

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8. How is the emu industry changing?

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9. Where are emus raised in NC?

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10. What is the difference in the production of emu from area to area?

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11. How are emus kept?

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12. Why are emus easy to raise?

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13. Where does the emu go when it leaves the farm?

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14. Why do the majority of the emu remain in the NC after processing?

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15. Why is emu meat kept frozen in transport?

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Notes:

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