‘Emus Have Been Banned’ For Bad Behavior, A Hotel In Australia’s Outback Says

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An emu named Carol, age 3, walks around behind a fence, in Yaraka, a small town in Australia. An Australian Outback pub has banned Carol and her brother Kevin for «bad behavior after they learned to climb the stairs and created havoc inside.





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Now, Gimblett says, she’s hoping the birds won’t figure out how to maneuver, limbo-style, under the rope and up the stairs.

Crowding isn’t normally a problem in the pub. After all, Yaraka has a population of fewer than 20 people. But as is often the case with wild animals, there are other issues – literally.

«If they had control of their bowels the emus would be welcome inside, Gimblett tells the ABC.

«They’re a tad incontinent, Byrne agrees.

Even with the chance of foul behavior, Yaraka’s emus are generating interest online from people who say they want to visit the Outback town. Many also say they’re thankful for a bit of avian comic relief.

«The Country is needing this with our Covid crises, a visitor to the hotel’s Facebook page wrote. «The ABC journalist could not stop laughing, and nor could I.

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