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Flamingos and Oil Pulling
21:24 - 25:01 (03:36)
Flamingos stick their face in the water and rummage around, causing their feathers to turn colors. This is similar to oil pulling, where some people swish essential oil in their mouth to fight cavities.
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Flamingos are pink because of their diet, which includes beta-carotene rich algae that they pluck from shallow waters.
21:24 - 22:23 (00:59)
Flamingos
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Flamingos are pink because of their diet, which includes beta-carotene rich algae that they pluck from shallow waters.
ChapterFlamingos and Oil Pulling
EpisodeThe Glorious Flamingo
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Flamingos get their vibrant pink color from the natural pigments found in the tiny crustaceans they eat.
22:23 - 25:01 (02:37)
Flamingos
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Flamingos get their vibrant pink color from the natural pigments found in the tiny crustaceans they eat. The color is enhanced by their unique filtering system and can also be influenced by their diet.