The Land Animal with the Largest Eye is …

… the Ostrich

The Ostrich (Struthio camelus)  has the largest eye of any land animal, with a diameter of almost 50 mm (in a relatively small head).

It can also carry a rider weighing up to 150 pound (68kg).

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Ostrich “race” for the benefit of tourists.

This photo was taken at the Safari Ostrich Show Farm, outside Oudtshoorn, South Africa.

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