#NatZooZen: How Do Our Flamingos Stay Warm in Winter?

Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

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#NatZooZen: How Do Our Flamingos Stay Warm in Winter?
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In warm climates, flamingos keep cool by standing in water. Bird House keepers apply this natural thermoregulation to keep our flock warm in the winter, too! The flamingo pool is heated to 70 degrees Fahrenheit to keep the birds comfortable—even when it’s snowing!
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15 sec
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2021-06-23T13:27:17.000Z
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Zoology;Animals;Veterinary medicine;Animal health
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