A rather unusual shade of green has given the team at Adelaide Zoo in Australia something to celebrate. For the first time in 34 years, the zoo’s Southern Cassowaries have produced eggs, marking an exciting milestone for a bird that’s notoriously difficult to breed in captivity. And these aren’t ordinary-looking eggs, either. Their striking, almost fluorescent green color makes them look like something straight out of a fantasy movie.
The proud parents-to-be are 10-year-old Martina and 13-year-old Jeffrey, who were introduced to each other earlier this year. Adelaide Zoo initially announced the discovery of their first egg, but the team has since confirmed to Bored Panda that the number has grown to three. Whether any of the eggs are fertile remains unknown, but their arrival alone is already a significant achievement.
Scroll down to meet the unusual feathered couple, take a closer look at their incredible green eggs, and learn a little more about these fascinating birds!
