Did you know that Flamingos are extremophiles? An extremophile is an organism that is able to live in extreme environments that make survival challenging. Flamingos can tolerate alkaline water, and live in low oxygen, high altitude environments at a wide range of temperatures. Like camels, penguins, and giant tube worms that live in sulfur ocean vents, flamingos worldwide live their lives where most other animals simply cannot. Here’s some more amazing flamingo facts:
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Flamingos are Space Orcs.