Editing Cassowary (section)

== In captivity ==
The cassowary has solitary habits and breeds less frequently in zoos than other ratites such as ostrich and emu. Unlike other ratites, it lives exclusively in tropical rainforest, and reproducing this habitat carefully is essential. Unlike the emu, which will live with other [[sympatric]] species, such as [[kangaroos]], in "mixed Australian fauna" displays, the cassowary does not cohabit well among its own kind. Individual specimens must even be kept in separate enclosures, due to their solitary and aggressive nature. Territoriality is one of their most important characteristics.

The double-wattled cassowary (''C. casuarius'') is the most popular species in captivity, and it is fairly common in European and American zoos, where it is known for its unmistakable appearance. {{As of|2019}}, only [[Weltvogelpark Walsrode]] in Germany has all three species of cassowaries in its collection: single-wattled cassowary (''Casuarius unappendiculatus'') and Bennett's cassowary (''Casuarius bennetti''). If subspecies are recognised, Weltvogelpark Walsrode has ''C. b. westermanni'' and ''C. u. rufotinctus''.