"Got that one too, and that one."
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An investigation is underway in Australia, after a disturbing video emerged on Facebook this week, showing a man appearing to deliberately run over more than half a dozen emus on a dirt road, laughing as he does.
The emu is a native flightless bird to Australia and features on the country's national emblem.
The video, shared on social media late on Wednesday night, has been shared more than 6,000 times.
In the sickening video, a 4WD is seen driving down a dirt road.
"F***ing emus," the man can be heard yelling.
About 20 seconds later he comes across a group of emus, running away from the vehicle.
The driver runs over about half a dozen of them, counting along and laughing.
"Got that one too, and that one."
The disgusting man is then seen turning the camera onto himself, and screaming ''yes'' before the video ends.
An RSPCA Queensland spokesman said they were aware and investigating.
"[We are] currently examining the footage to try and determine when and where it was filmed," the spokesman said.
"Such sickening cruelty clearly has no place in our society. The RSPCA unequivocally condemns this type of violence toward an iconic native animal. Or indeed any animal."
