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Flamingos: Masters of Vortex Feeding

Contrary to previous beliefs, flamingos are active predators, not just passive filter feeders.

They skillfully generate small whirlpools, or vortices, using their specialized beaks to trap prey.

This ingenious technique efficiently funnels tiny crustaceans and algae straight into their mouths.

Scientific research using physical models revealed the hydrodynamic principles behind this unique behavior.

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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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