Learn English: Flamingos: Clever Underwater Hunters (hard)

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Flamingos: Clever Underwater Hunters

Flamingos aren't just passive eaters; they actively create mini-twisters with their beaks to capture food.

These underwater vortexes, skillfully produced, efficiently funnel tiny prey directly into their mouths.

Researchers used models and observations to unlock the secrets of this fascinating feeding behavior.

This surprising discovery challenges previous assumptions about how these elegant birds obtain sustenance.

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Original: The New York Times (Science)

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#Flamingos #Animal Behavior #Hydrodynamics #Predator-Prey #Scientific Discovery

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