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Why flamingoes stand on one leg

Last post 08-26-2009, 8:53 PM by thekiwi. 3 replies.
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  •  08-24-2009, 5:34 PM 112703

    Why flamingoes stand on one leg

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_8197000/8197932.stm
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  •  08-26-2009, 3:48 PM 113007 in reply to 112703

    Re: Why flamingoes stand on one leg

    Good Job, Matt. Thank you !
  •  08-26-2009, 6:28 PM 113020 in reply to 112703

    Re: Why flamingoes stand on one leg

    Very interesting info, Matt. Thanks for posting this link.
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  •  08-26-2009, 8:53 PM 113037 in reply to 113020

    Re: Why flamingoes stand on one leg

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    The Australian Aborigines stand on one leg like flamingos as well they do this for a couple reasons  to regulate their body temp in the outback deserts and over time they have found that it conserves their energy

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