Explaining Nature on Instagram: "Flamingos are tall, wading birds known for their bright pink or reddish feathers, long legs, and distinctive curved beaks. They live in large colonies near shallow lakes, lagoons, and salt flats, mainly in parts of Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Their pink color comes from the carotenoid pigments in the algae and crustaceans they eat. Flamingos feed by stirring up mud with their feet and using their specialized beaks to filter out small organisms from th

Wildlife & Animals on Instagram: "Baby flamingos, called chicks, hatch covered in soft grey or white downy feathers. As they grow, they begin trailing after the adults through shallow waters, learning vital survival skills like foraging. One of their most charming behaviours is splashing their tiny feet in the water. This playful action stirs up mud and brings small crustaceans and algae, which are important food sources, closer to the surface. It also shows their natural curiosity, as every spl