Educational Articles

What Does a Flamingo Need to Survive?
Photo by smutan/Shutterstock.com What does it take for a flamingo to survive? In 2023, Hurricane Idalia sent tons of flamingos all across the eastern half of the United States, from Massachusetts to Texas. It stranded these birds in places they had...
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Can Flamingos Swim?
AI generated image Flamingos are wading birds. If you ever catch a glimpse of them, they’ll probably be standing in - or at least around - a body of water. These birds spend most of their time in or near...
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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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flamingo drink water
Photo by DeswartvaegerChristophe/Shutterstock.com Can flamingos drink boiling water? Flamingos are pretty awesome birds. From their uniquely pink coloration to their preference for standing on one leg to their awkward habits, flamingos are a one-of-a-kind creature. But come on, drinking boiling water?...
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