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No one is really sure why flamingos stand on one leg. Scientist aren't even sure why flamingos stand on one leg. But one thing that has been proposed is that flamingos stand on one leg to relieve the pressure off the one side and res that side while the other side functions and controls the body. Then when that side has rested then they will alternate legs and do the same thing until they are fully rested and ready to go on about their business.
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Do flamingos sleep standing?
Flamingos stand while they are both awake and while they are sleeping. Flamingos sleep on one leg with their head tucked under a wing. The leg locks into position.
How long can a flamingos stand on one leg?
For round about 2-4 hours! Impressive,or what!
Why do flamingos stand on 1 leg?
No one is really sure why flamingos stand on one leg. Scientist aren't even sure why flamingos stand on one leg. But one thing that has been proposed is that flamingos stand on one leg to relieve the pressure off the one side and res that side while the other side functions and controls the body. Then when that side has rested then they will alternate legs and do the same thing until they are fully rested and ready to go on about their business.
Do flamingos pee on their legs to stay cool?
Flamingo's stand on one leg to regulate their body temperature.
Do Flamingos sleep standing on 1 leg?
none, they can levitate... hope i was helpful :D
Why do flamingos stand in water?
Flamingos stand in the water because they eat shrimp.
What birds sleep standing up?
well in the world the only birds that can sleep standing up is the flamingo. flamingos stand on one leg with their head in their body
Why does a flamingo stand on one leg instead of two legs?
Aside from being pretty in pink, one of the flamingos' most famous characteristics is standing on one leg!Nobody knows exactly why flamingos like standing on just one leg so much, but scientists have a couple of ideas. The most likely reason is that it helps the beautiful birds to stay warm and conserve body heat. Because they stand in water a lot of the time, flamingos are likely to lose body heat faster than those of us who don't spend a lot of time standing in water. Using just one leg lessens the amount of heat they lose to the cold water.Some other ideas about why they stand on one leg include preventing tissue damage or germs that they might pick up from the cold water they stand in, and preventing their muscles from getting tired by using just one leg at a time!
What are three examples of learned behavior for flamingos?
How to eat ,how to sleep on one leg,how to fly
Why do swans stand on one leg?
To rest the other leg.
What muscels are used to stand on one leg?
A Flamingo stands on one leg
What year was the flamingo discovered?
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