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All animals need some kind of locomotion, or ability to move. Birds are lightweight animals that developed the ability to fly in order to adapt to their environment. Flying gave them the ability to escape their predators, as well as make them better hunters. Flying also allows them to escape nasty weather and migrate to warmer temperatures. It’s important to note that not all birds can fly — the ostrich, for example, adapted to its environment by developing the ability to run very fast!
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Do flying fish really fly?
Flying fish don’t really fly, but they do glide through the air. Flying fish have special fins. These are winglike and tough. When the fish is in the air, it…
Why do penguins have wings? Can they fly?
No, penguins can’t fly. A penguin’s wings are much smaller than other birds’ wings. Their feathers are tightly layered and contain oils that make them waterproof. Penguins use thes small…
Why does an egg have a yolk?
Unlike us, birds form outside of their mother’s womb. In a fertilized egg, the yolk is home to the developing bird. Because the baby is encased in the eggshell, the…
Why don’t birds get shocked when they sit on high voltage lines?
When they are only in contact with one power line, they are not forming a complete circuit, so the electricity does not flow through them. Some larger birds, like hawks…
Do identical twins have the same finger prints?
Genetics is no the only determining factor in figerprint development. The environment in the womb (e.g. what the developing fingers come into contact with) can alter how the pattern of…