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Rhea on the loose
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8:20 AM EDT, Thu April 24, 2014
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Rhea nests on golf course —
A rhea like this one pictured is on the run near a golf course in County Hertfordshire, England.
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Rhea nests on golf course —
The large flightless bird escaped from a pen at its owners' home in the town of Brent Pelham and has been spotted at the nearby Barkway Park Golf Club.
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Rhea nests on golf course —
Rheas are native to South America, can grow up to four feet tall and reach top speeds of 40 miles per hour.
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Rhea nests on golf course —
UK Animal welfare charity the RSPCA has warned that rheas, which have sharp claws and beaks, can be dangerous if they feel threatened.
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Rhea nests on golf course —
Golfers at Barkway Park don't seem too concerned, however, and have been taking pictures and videos of the bird when it appears on the greens and fairways.