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Today’s episode is from Every Little Thing and it will change the way you think about flamingos. The episode is a fun look at a bird that you probably have lots of preconceived notions about, and you’ll find that a lot of those ideas may be wrong. You’ll learn about how flamingos can survive getting frozen into a lake, and also survive drinking boiling water. You will also learn why there are not more flamingo mascots in college sports. We were surprised by all that we learned. (See “You Should Know” section below for a few notes about content.)
Podcast: Every Little Thing
Episode: Don't Underestimate the Flamingo
URL: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/every-little-thing/brhje4
Length: 24 minutes
🧐 You Should Know
I’ll always give you a heads up if there is anything in the podcast that might surprise or worry kids. This one comes with a few warnings about strong language. There is a bleeped out swear word and quick mention of a “sexy salmon” costume and a “lame-ass mascot.” There is a also a passing musings about flamingos surviving the end of the world. If any of that language or those topics will upset you kids, you should skip this one (or just listen on your own sometime).
💡 Try This
After you listen to the episode you can have some fun with flamingos with the links and activities below:
Play “pin the feather on the flamingo” (draw your own)
🔎 Explore More
Read up on fascinating flamingo facts like those in this episode with these links:
Flamingo guide: how to identify each species and where to see - Discover Wildlife
Fun Facts and Trivia About Flamingos - The Spruce
A fierce flamingo: The making of Forward Madison F.C.'s team identity - Madison
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