var arrayFacts = [ "Timing is Everything:

Male ostriches have a harem of three to five females, all of whom lay their eggs over the same three week period.

The females lay their eggs during the rainy season, so there will be plenty of food available when the chicks hatch.", "Big, but Unreliable:

Ostrich eggs are equivalent in volume to about 20 chicken eggs.

Only about half of the eggs laid will actually hatch after the standard 45 day incubation period.", "A Good Egg:

The ostrich lays the biggest egg of any animal in the world. Ostrich eggs average 4˝ by 7 inches and weigh a hefty three pounds.", "Day Shift, Night Shift:

To protect their nest from potential predators, male ostriches sit on the nest at night and the dominant female incubates during the day.

The male takes the night shift, because his darker feathers make him almost invisible to nocturnal predators.

During the day, the female's lighter brown coloring blends in well with the surrounding grasslands.", "Youthful Enthusiasm:

An ostrich chick can run within minutes of hatching. Before they hatch, the newborn chicks call from their shells so that their parents will know them by voice when they are born.

Ostrich parents watch over their children carefully but, still, only about one in ten will survive their first year of life.", "Ostrich Table Manners:

Ostriches eat a mostly vegetarian diet of plant roots, leaves, flowers and seeds.

They collect food in a pouch in their gullet, and after they chew it into a soft rounded ball, it slides down into their stomach.

Ostriches' 45 foot long intestines help them to get the most nutrition from the tough plants they eat. They also swallow stones to help break down food in their gizzard.", "Ostrich Geography:

There are four subspecies of ostrich, all of which are named according to the region where they live. They are the North African, Somali, Masai, and South African ostrich.", "Ostrich Alarm Call:

Because of its superb eyesight and acute hearing, the ostrich often alerts other African grazing mammals such as antelopes, zebras, giraffes and gazelles when danger is near. ", "Domesticated Ostriches?

In the 1830's there were many ostrich farms, but demand waned after World War I.

Today's consumers love ostrich and, in Oudtshoorn, South Africa there are now 90,000 domesticated ostriches being farmed.", "Camel with Feathers:

The scientific name of the ostrich, 'struthio camelus' means camel-like.", "Not Big, Huge:

The ostrich is the largest, heaviest and tallest bird. They can grow up to nine feet tall and weigh anywhere up to 345 pounds.

The oldest recorded ostrich was 70 years old. Their lifespan is anywhere between 30 and 70 years.", "Ostrich Fingers:

An ostrich's wings are very small. It does not have strong, stiff feathers on its wings and tail like other flying birds.

Instead, it has soft plumage like down, which insulates it against the harsh desert temperatures. Two of the wing fingers have claws on the ends which it uses to attack.", "Fast and Furious:

The ostrich is the fastest-running bird in the world. It has a stride between 9 and 16 feet in length and can run up to 43 miles per hour, easily escaping most predators.", "Poor Anger Management:

Aggressive when threatened, ostriches use their powerful legs and sharp claws to kick and slash at attackers.

A lot of their social interactions with other ostriches include short fights involving a lot of hissing.", "Song of the Ostrich:

Ostriches have a deep, booming call, which sounds like a loud 'boo boo…boo hoooooo.' It is used to announce territorial claims, and, during mating season, to get a females' attention.

They also make a range of other noises including whistling, snorting, snapping, stomach rumbling and guttural noises.", "Communal Living:

Female ostriches lay their fertilized eggs in a single communal nest, a simple pit scraped in the ground and 30 to 60 cm deep.

The nest may contain 15 to 60 eggs, each of which is roughly 6 inches long, 5 inches wide, and weighs 3 pounds.", "Bird's Eye!

Surrounded by thick, black eyelashes (which protect the eyes from sand), ostrich eyes are the biggest of all living land animals.

One eye weighs 3 lbs and measures up to two inches in width!", "Cars and Conservation:

When Queen Marie Antoinette started placing feathers in her wigs, hair, and hats, she started a fashion trend that quickly took hold among the ladies.

Women wanted the most unusual and beautiful accessories and hunting the ostrich for its feathers became a popular trade.

In the years following the invention of the automobile, however, the number of ostriches in the wild slowly began to rise again.

Why? Women could no longer wear their enormous hats because they would blow away as they drove down the street!", "Myth Unmasked:

Ostriches do not bury their heads in the sand in the face of danger. The ostrich is a big bird, but it still has to worry about predators, so it is important to keep a look out at all times.

Instead, ostriches may fall flat on the ground and lower their heads to hide. Ostrich feathers blend in with the surroundings, making it hard for animals with poor vision to find them.", "Some Like it Hot:

Though the ostrich rarely drinks water, it stays hydrated because it has the ability to absorb water from the plants it eats.

When the weather is particularly hot, the ostrich can raise its body temperature to prevent water loss in their bodies and keep their temperature steady.", "Wings Ain't Just for Flying:

Ostriches cannot fly, but their small wings are still used by males in mating displays. They can also provide shade for chicks.", "Good Eggs:

The female ostrich may lay fifty eggs or more every year and each egg is the combined size of twenty-four chicken eggs.", "Ostrich Leather?

Ostrich leather is the second strongest leather in the world.", "When I grow up, I want to be...

An ostrich! The ostrich can grow to be nearly eight feet tall! Because of its size, it cannot fly. Fortunately, with its long legs it can run very fast - up to 40 miles an hour. ", "That's Grace:

While it is running, the ostrich uses its wings to balance so it won't fall down.", "High Kicks:

The ostrich has powerful legs and long toes to fight off its enemies.", "Bird Brain:

An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.", "Nice Legs:

Ostriches are so powerful that a single kick aimed at a predator, such as a lion, could be fatal.", "Big Bird:

An ostrich may weigh as much as 300 pounds (136 kg). Its intestinal tract is 45 feet long.", "Worth the Wait:

It takes 40 minutes to hard-boil an ostrich egg.", "Roar of the Ostrich:

Male ostriches can roar like lions.", "Sacrifice For Size:

The ostrich is the heaviest and largest living bird. For this reason, it is unable to fly and does not possess the breastbone common to most birds.", "Big Bird, Big Egg:

Ostrich eggs can weigh 1.3 kg and are the largest of all eggs (and the largest single cells), in existence;

however, they are actually the smallest eggs relative to the size of the bird.", ];