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~ A distinctive species of Meru and Samburu is Struthio molybdophanes, Somali Ostrich. Passing through an arid section of Meru, these four Somali Ostriches were walking along the track, eating tidbits as they went. One of the two males was dominant, keeping a close watch on the other three and on us. The ostriches sauntered before walking off into the grass. The distinctive blue-grey coloration of the male skin unmistakable against the bright grass stalks.