Ed the Emu

Ed the emu continues to brood on a nest despite his mate dying years ago.(Supplied: Benjamin Horgan). A 26 year old pet male emu in WA's south has continued to brood on an empty nest each year, despite his mate dying two years ago. Male emus perform the incubation of eggs, often without drinking, feeding, defecating or leaving the nest for weeks, according to the Australian Museum. The male emu then raises the chicks for four to six months.