That study focused on a year-old man who was attacked by an ostrich. He was kicked several times in the abdomen and needed hospitalisation.
He recovered after surgery. Statistics about ostrich attacks on humans are hard to find. The case study above certainly shows that ostriches are capable of seriously injuring or killing a human. Even seemingly minor wounds could indirectly kill a lion if they stopped it from hunting. You might have noticed this article mainly deals with hypotheticals. Many sources claim ostriches can disembowel lions with a single kick. But these sources just link to another website making the same claim.
Ostriches and lions were duking it out long before we started watching them on safari. And Africa is a big place — perhaps these ostrich and lion encounters go unnoticed. Even blunt force trauma from an ostrich kick has put humans in hospital. A well-placed kick could certainly do some damage to the big cat. Do ostriches kill lions, though? To survive, prey animals like the ostrich need to be good at avoiding, or defending themselves, from predators.
And they are! Their size , height , and aggression deter most predators from an attack in the first place. They have the speed and stamina to escape most carnivores.
Misjudge their attack, and they risk being on the wrong end of those claws. So, can an ostrich kill a lion? But lions are both durable and deadly. If they can catch the ostrich, the reverse is still much more likely. If you see an ostrich kill a lion out on safari, make sure to get it on film , so we can settle this question once and for all. Alex is a freelance writer and author with a penchant for puns and a passion for wildlife of all kinds.
His favourite African animals include lions and gorillas, although the latter didn't fare too well in his book about hypothetical animal combat. Surgery is the treatment of choice for bowel perforation, and is most commonly performed by laparotomy due to its advantages to localize the perforation, closure or repair of the defect, and peritoneal lavage [9]. However, laparoscopy has been reported in some studies to be as good as laparotomy [9,10].
Procedures that can be used for treating bowel perforation are suturing the perforation with or without a colostomy, Hartmann like procedure, and bowel resection with primary anastomosis, depending on local conditions [9]. In our case laparotomy was chosen. Intraoperatively was found peritonitis due to a perforation of the ileum with intestinal content output.
Defect was closed with an absorbable suture, followed by peritoneal lavage and drainage. No postoperative complications occurred. Patient remained asymptomatic with oral diet and was discharged free of symptoms in the 9th pos-op day, matching other case reports data.
Along with clinical findings, complementary methods are: abdomen x-ray in the standing position and CT with oral hydro soluble contrast substance. If x-ray is inconclusive, you should not hesitate to use CT, considering that it can detect fluid and very small collections of air, which are undetectable by previously mentioned method.
Laparotomy is the most frequent approach, but laparoscopy can be a valid option. Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this case report and case series and accompanying images. A copy of the written consent is available for review by the Editor-in-Chief of this journal on request.
SU — surgery, data collection, manuscript writing and review. National Center for Biotechnology Information , U. Ann Med Surg Lond. Published online Jan Author information Article notes Copyright and License information Disclaimer. Sergiu Usurelu: moc. This article has been cited by other articles in PMC. Abstract Introduction Ostriches typically avoid humans in the wild, since they correctly assess humans as potential predators, and, if approached, often run away.
Presentation of case A year-old male patient presented with intra abdominal injury sustained from being kicked in the abdominal wall by an ostrich. Discussion The clinical history and physical examination are extremely important for diagnostic and therapeutic decision making.
Conclusion In cases of blunt abdominal trauma by animals is necessary to have a low threshold of suspicion for acute abdomen. Keywords: Blunt abdominal trauma, Ostrich, Intestinal perforation, Laparotomy. Background Ostriches typically avoid humans in the wild, since they correctly assess humans as potential predators, and, if approached, often run away. Case report A year-old male patient was admitted to the emergency department because of generalized abdominal pain, vomiting and abdominal distension, with 48 h of evolution.
Open in a separate window. Perforation with output of the ileum with intestinal contente. Discussion Ostriches have inspired cultures and civilizations for years in Mesopotamia and Egypt. Conclusion Along with clinical findings, complementary methods are: abdomen x-ray in the standing position and CT with oral hydro soluble contrast substance. Conflict of interest All authors declare no conflict of interest.
Funding None. Consent Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this case report and case series and accompanying images. Ethical approval This is not a research study. Author contribution SU — surgery, data collection, manuscript writing and review. VB — surgery, manuscript review.
GM — surgery, manuscript review. An ostrich's powerful, long legs can cover 10 to 16 feet in a single stride.
These legs can also be formidable weapons. Ostrich kicks can kill a human or a potential predator like a lion. Each two-toed foot has a long, sharp claw. Ostriches live in small herds that typically contain less than a dozen birds. Alpha males maintain these herds, and mate with the group's dominant hen. The male sometimes mates with others in the group, and wandering males may also mate with lesser hens.
All of the group's hens place their eggs in the dominant hen's nest—though her own are given the prominent center place. The dominant hen and male take turns incubating the giant eggs, each one of which weighs as much as two dozen chicken eggs. Contrary to popular belief, ostriches do not bury their heads in the sand.
The old saw probably originates with one of the bird's defensive behaviors. At the approach of trouble, ostriches will lie low and press their long necks to the ground in an attempt to become less visible. Their plumage blends well with sandy soil and, from a distance, gives the appearance that they have buried their heads in the sand. Ostriches typically eat plants, roots, and seeds but will also eat insects, lizards, or other creatures available in their sometimes harsh habitat.
All rights reserved. Common Name: Ostrich. Scientific Name: Struthio camelus. Type: Birds. Diet: Omnivore. Group Name: Herd.
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