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Do Flamingos Have Tails?
Photo by SoosJozsef/Shutterstock.com Flamingos are fascinating creatures. Their odd attributes are abundant, and they are part of what make the fabulous fowl such a wonderfully unique bird. This got me - and some curious Google searchers - wondering: do flamingos...
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Flamingos Might Be 18 Million Years Old!
Photo by PeterEtchells/Shutterstock.com Did you know that flamingos may have histories on this planet dating back 18 million years? That was the major discovery made about a decade ago in the Ebro Basin, located in northeast Spain. Inside of a...
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International Flamingo Day 2024: What You Need To Know
Photo by ViktorHladchenko/Shutterstock.com April 26, 2024, marks the fourth worldwide recognition of the fabulous fowl. Zoos and wildlife refuge and conservation groups across the globe have held celebrations for the beautiful bird on this annual date, and flamingo fans have utilized...
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How Do Flamingos Sit Down?
Photo by KendalSwart/Shutterstock.com The one-legged stance is one of the main things flamingos are known for. This unique characteristic is indelible to the animal. It makes no sense to us humans, who find supporting ourselves with one stem to be...
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