Gregarious Gallery

Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus)

Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus), adult preening, using beak to transfer oil secretions from the uropygial gland, also known as the preen gland, throughout the feathers. The oil is thought to maintain the integrity of the feathers. Rabida Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

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Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas)

Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) blowing a perfect bubble ring just for amusement. Belugas in their native environment commonly blow rings when travelling side by side in companionship. The ring-blowing in the aquarium is probably to reduce boredom and hqa taken the animals time to perfect. Aquas Aquarium, Hamada, Shimane, Japan

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Domestic goats (Capra hircus)

Domestic goats (Capra hircus) climbing an Argan tree (Argania spinosa) to eat the nuts. Berber people collect the excreted undigested kernels to obtain the highly esteemed and profitable argan oil, used for food or on the skin. Essaouira, Morocco

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