The American flamingo is commonly found in shallow salty lakes and lagoons, and their long legs are great for wading. The leading hypothesis is that standing on one leg while resting may have several benefits, particularly thermoregulation. Flamingos are known for their bright coloration, which is due to the amount of beta-carotene in their diets…
The yellow-eyed penguin (Megadyptes antipodes) is endemic to (found only in) New Zealand. In Māori, the species is known as hoiho. Despite numerous threats to this endangered species—including invasive species, habitat destruction, disease, entanglement in fishing gear and climate change—conservation organizations are working to decrease the effects of threats and advocate for the species…
