SAOBC

The SAOBC serves as a coordinating body for the ostrich industry to benefit both the producers and the processors of ostriches and ostrich products. We aim to promote a sustainable, economically viable ostrich industry through co-operation between stakeholders... This family of "running birds" differs from all other bird families in that they do not use their wings for flight or movement through water. The ostrich is the only living bird with two toes (flying birds have four toes). The larger of these toes supports the weight of the bird, which presumably results in as little contact with the ground as possible, thus ensuring great speed. The ostrich is known as the fastest creature on two legs, with a fully grown bird capable of reaching speeds of up to 60 km per hour, which can be maintained for 10 to 20 minutes. The mature ostrich averages 2 to 3 metres in height (to the top of its head) and weighs up to 50 kilograms. Ostriches have a life-span of 30 to 70 years. Recorded evidence..

Also known as: South African Ostrich Business Chamber