Why can't emus walk backwards?

Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards. You may be thinking that this is solely a choice of the animals, but the truth is that neither animal has the ability to walk backwards. We will try to explain each animal individually. A kangaroo can't walk backwards for several reasons. read more

Emus on the other hand are a more difficult to ascertain the truth if they can walk backwards or not. So far, no proof has ever been presented to suggest that they can walk backwards. Many have suggested that the knee joints of the second largest bird in the world prevent the animal from moving in that general direction. read more

MANY animals can't walk backwards, such as elephants, and MOST birds. Their brains won't let them, because it had never evolved a way to keep the body upright while walking backwards. Primates can walk backwards, and dogs can, but rarely do. I have never heard of a cat WALKING backwards: they just crouch down and hiss. read more

Like kangaroos, emus are from Australia. They are flightless birds similar in looks and characteristics to ostriches, though they average about 10 inches shorter in height. Unlike ostriches, emus cannot walk backwards; however, it's not known why. Emus are known for their fast sprinting and long distance running. read more