Rp 80m ostrich dies of stress

SURABAYA: An ostrich, said to be worth Rp 80 million (US$29,600), has reportedly died of stress at a farm in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara.

Fendro, caretaker of the ostrich farm, said the bird, one of 293 being bred, probably died of injuries sustained when banging itself against its cage due to stress.

"The ostriches here often become stressed when they hear an airplane passing by," Fendro was quoted by Antara as saying.

"We've even got one that's being operated on because of self- inflicted wounds," he added.