Flamingos are only pink because they eat shrimp, the more shrimp they eat the brighter their feathers become. This happens because of high amounts of bacteria inside the shrimp.
Flamingos that lack in colour are usually malnourished, unhealthy or still young. Flamingos in zoos are fed a lot more fish and less shrimp hence why they are a paler shade of pink.
they should feed the Flamingo's at the zoo's more shrimp. I'd be more persuaded to go see bright/deep pink Flamingo's other than pale ones.
ReplyDeletei wonder which is more healthy for them?
It depends on the breed of flamingo too, there are 4 types. American flamingos are a bright orange, they're probably mutants due to heavy pollution =3
ReplyDeletewait, Bright Orange? America?
ReplyDeleteand to quote: 'Flamingos in zoos are fed a lot more fish and less shrimp hence...'
it's Bush's work i tells ya!
and Andrew Symonds! they have a personal vendetta against all fish and flamingos!
Obama must be trying to save these noble animals! we must assist!