Episode 38 A Flamboyance of Flamingos

Stump the Librarian

A Flamboyance of Flamingos

Join Jill and Liz as they answer the questions, “Why is cheese different colors?” and “Why do flamingos only eat upside down?” We also share a fun fact of the day about the Atlantic Ocean and a wild fantasy book recommendation. To submit your own question, go to KDL.org/Stump. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Regarding Cheese:

https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2013/11/07/243733126/how-17th-century-fraud-gave-rise-to-bright-orange-cheese

https://www.scienceworld.ca/stories/why-cheddar-orange/

https://www.thespruceeats.com/the-history-of-cheese-1328765

"Cheese." Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, 15 Jun. 2023. school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/cheese/603930. Accessed 21 Sep. 2023.

Regarding Flamingos:

https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S174C252479

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/why-are-flamingos-pink-and-other-flamingo-facts#:~:text=When%20it's%20time%20to%20eat,out%2C%20while%20trapping%20food%20inside.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flamingo#Feeding

https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/blog/flamingo-fact-sheet/#:~:text=The%20greater%20and%20lesser%20flamingos,northernmost%20tip%20of%20South%20America.

Great underwater camera video: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/flamingos-filter-feeders-underwater-upside-down-video-san-diego-zoo

Sponges, another filter feeder in action: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/ocean-sponges-have-incredible-filtering-power-a-demo-with-dye