For centuries, scientists couldn’t explain why flamingos weren’t born pink, until a breakthrough in the 1960s revealed the answer |
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July 30, 2026
Flamingos have been known for centuries for their bright pink plumage, but the reason behind the striking color remains unclear. Early naturalists could describe what they saw, but they could not explain why young flamingos emerged from their nests in…