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Nobody knows for sure why they stand on one leg
One of the most interesting facts about flamingos is that they usually tend to stand on one leg, and nobody really knows why they do this. They stand on one leg in the water while their other leg is tucked beneath their body.
One theory suggests that they do this to conserve body heat as they wade through the cold water. They do, however, also display this behavior while they’re not in the water. Another theory claims they do this because it helps them save energy. It’s been discovered that they can stand on one leg without any muscle activity which allows them to relax and look for food at the same time.
