Scientists have figured out why flamingos are such weird eaters

Flamingos look silly when they eat, but new research suggests they're actually being smart.

May 16, 2025 - 11:02
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Scientists have figured out why flamingos are such weird eaters
Flamingos are filter feeders that live off shrimp, algae and other nibbles in wetlands around the world.

Flamingos look silly when they eat, but new research suggests they're actually being smart.

(Image credit: Serhat Cetinkaya)