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5 Reasons Why Flamingos Make the Perfect Summer Mascot
Photo by NataliaBarsukova/Shutterstock.com Flamingos are special creatures. They’re unique, they’re adorable, and they’re just plain irresistible. Everything about these birds screams majesty and beauty, and it’s part of what makes flamingos the perfect summer mascot! There are probably more than five...
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How Many Chicks Does a Flamingo Have Per Year?
Photo by OndrejChvatal/Shutterstock.com Unless you’re having twins, triplets, or something even more sinister, humans don’t have more than one baby per year. At least, women don’t. Is it the same for the fabulous fowl? Do flamingos also only generally have just...
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Why Flamingo Tongues Are So Fascinating
Photo by GoodFocused/Shutterstock.com Flamingos are unique creatures with plenty of iconic idiocracies, but perhaps one of the most fascinating aspects of these beautiful birds is their tongues. Flamingo tongues are one-of-a-kind. That might seem odd to you - a bird’s tongue...
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Do Flamingos Sleep Standing Up?
Photo by SergeGoujon/Shutterstock.com Flamingos are peculiar creatures. They’re bright pink, they drink boiling water, they’re found on beaches and high in the mountains - they have their quirks. But one of the most foreign things about the fabulous fowl to...
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What Is Flamingo Friday?
Photo by OndrejProsicky/Shutterstock.com Think of Friday’s connotations: wrapping up, relaxation, unwinding, and freedom. In some neighborhoods across America, Friday means all of those things, plus flamingos. Flamingo Friday is a tradition that’s been adopted in pockets throughout the country. Every...
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