WONDER #1995: How Do Flamingos Stand on One Leg?

Question 1 of 3

One popular theory holds that flamingos stand on one leg to help regulate what?

  1. brain function
  2. body temperature
  3. foot muscles
  4. stomach enzymes

Question 2 of 3

When flamingos sleep, they usually stand on how many legs?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

Question 3 of 3

Which requires more muscle activity for a flamingo: standing on one leg or two legs?

  1. one leg
  2. two legs
  3. the same
  4. neither

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