Read, Watch or Listen

A UC Berkeley biologist's study reveals that flamingos are active predators, not passive filter feeders. Contrary to previous assumptions, the research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shows flamingos use hydrodynamic mechanisms to efficiently capture prey. Ortega-Jiménez observed their unique feeding behavior at the Atlanta Zoo, inspiring years of research to understand the underlying physics of their captivating feeding method.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.