Nature
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Have you ever been dazzled by the bright blue feathers of a kingfisher, or seen the sheen of green on a mallard's head? Set your sights further afield and tropical birds come in almost all the colors of the rainbow. Of all the species, is there anything more distinctive than the pink feathers of a flamingo?
Host Eleanor Higgs talks to Tim Savage, Section Manager of Birds at Whipsnade Zoo, and Amanda Ferguson, Diet Management Officer for both Whipsnade and ZSL London Zoo, to learn more about what goes into keeping these birds a rosy shade of pink – and if they could potentially be turned another color too.
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This interview first appeared in Issue 45 of our digital magazine CURIOUS. To access exclusive CURIOUS content first and receive the quarterly digital magazine, become an All Access Member.
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