Monday, October 3, 2011

The Amazing Pelican

Contrary to what most people think about Pelicans, they do not store any fish in their throat pouches. They strictly use the pouch only to catch the fish, then they drain the water out of the pouch and eat their catch immediately. Pelicans can carry an enormous amount of water in their pouches...up to three gallons.



Photo: Julian Robinson

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