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A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that flamingos are dynamical predators. Using a combination of webbed feet, L-shaped beaks, and fast head movements, ...
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IT WAS DAYLIGHT on the river and no birds sang. It was quiet, like The Duke used to say, “A little too quiet.” ...
Flamingos use swirling water and rapid beak clapping to hunt prey. Learn how this surprising behavior could inspire new ...
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A giant, rather grumpy pelican finally loses its cool with a curious cat that just won’t quit — and eventually tries to eat ...
This year’s Duck Race will be one to remember, whether attendees were in the water or nice and dry outside watching. In addition to providing crucial ...
Flamingos have developed a unique hunting technique that helps them catch prey more easily by relying on their beaks and feet ...
New research reveals that flamingos create water tornadoes to trap prey, using their feet, necks, and beaks in a highly ...
Rather than passively filter-feeding, the birds use their heads, beaks and feet to generate motion in the water that funnels invertebrates into their mouths ...
“Flamingos are super-specialized animals for filter feeding,” Ortega Jiménez said. “It’s not just the head, but the neck, ...
Masters of fluid dynamics, the pink birds use everything from the shape of their feet to the chattering of their bills to vastly increase the number of shrimp they can catch.