Image via Shutterstock A mom and her child are lucky to be alive after surviving a close encounter with what has been dubbed the World's Most Dangerous Bird. The close call happened in Australia.

This bird’s ancient appearance, combined with its dangerous nature, makes it one of the most prehistoric-looking animals alive today.

"They're most active at twilight, have a claw that rivals Freddy Krueger's, and are one of the few bird species that have killed humans," the WWF said of the birds, which can reach 4 to 5.6 feet ...

A security camera outside a home in Australia captured a family’s “close encounter” with the “world’s most dangerous bird.” The incident prompted warnings from wildlife officials. A ...

Man attacked and killed by 'world's most dangerous bird' The 75-year-old man died from injuries suffered in an attack by a cassowary, a bird with knife-like claws that can weigh more than 100 pounds.

Referred to as the "world's most dangerous bird," according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the cassowary should not be fed or approached, the Queensland government agency warned in the ...