Overview

• A domesticated Nandu escaped its enclosure in Heiningen, south of Wolfenbüttel, on Sunday evening.
• The bird was last spotted Monday midday in a wheat field near Dorstadt, with no confirmed sightings since.
• Local police have assured the public that the Nandu poses no danger but are urging residents to report any sightings.
• The bird's owner has cautioned against approaching the Nandu, as it may become defensive if it feels threatened.
• Nandus, native to South America, are flightless but can run up to 60 km/h, complicating efforts to recover the animal.