Why do flamingos stand on one leg?

51 Views|Posted 9 years ago
Asked by Anurag Kumar
1 Answer
Lalit Bhandari
9 years ago
Hi Anurag, The most common theories, though, relate to hunting and energy conservation. Since a flamingo's legs are so long and make up the majority of the bird's height, it takes a lot of energy to pump blood through both legs. That's a big strain on the heart. It's possible that pulling up one l

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