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Why do flamingos look so strange when they eat?

WBUR

Published May 21, 2025 at 5:58 AM HST

Flamingos may look dumb when they eat, but new research suggests they’re actually being smart.

NPR’s Geoff Brumfiel reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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