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Flamingos stand on one leg to ‘preserve body heat’

Washington, Sept 19 (ANI): Ever wondered why flamingos are often seen standing on one leg? Well, scientists believe that the posture might be used by the birds to conserve body heat.

Lead researcher Matthew Anderson, a psychologist at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, said scientists have suggested that one-legged posture helped reduce muscle fatigue and that [...]

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