• Question: why are flamingos pink?

    Asked by Pip to Alex, Ali, Kerry, Philip, Theo on 17 Nov 2014.
    • Photo: Alison Thomson

      Alison Thomson answered on 17 Nov 2014:

      Hi Pip! Flamingos are pink because they eat loads of shrimp and algae that are rich in carotenoids, which end up giving the flamingo it’s pink colouring!

    • Photo: Philip Ratcliffe

      Philip Ratcliffe answered on 17 Nov 2014:

      Alison gave you the answer. So here’s one for you Pip: why are pigs pink?

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