The world is changed. I feel it in the water. I feel it in the earth. I smell it in the air. Much that once was, is lost, for none now live who remember it. -Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring
"The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts." Bertrand Russell
I was thinking of an ostrich/emu or something originally, but it seemed too unlikely. Ostrichs at least live in Africa, so I guess that makes it a better choice, but then again, you could have snapped it in a zoo, so it could be anything. I'm thinking it's the foot.
"The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts." Bertrand Russell
Ostrich meat is indeed a lean meat, one of the best lean meats you can eat. My only question about this amazing photo is how did you manage to get the shot with having him step on your head? If they're like emus, they're likely to be quite temperamental.