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Creature whose male incubates the eggs, during which it won't eat, drink or defecate for 50+ days

Ross

I believe the answer is:

emu

(Other definitions for emu that I've seen before include "Ratite" , "one offering challenge to Hull?" , "Aussie runner" , "Australian bird related to the ostrich" , "Native Australian bird" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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