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Video: Flamingo Chicks on the Move

Following their parents’ lead, the flamingo chicks march across the barren desert for weeks. Every evening, the parents fly miles to bring food to their young, but in their absence, the chicks often wander off course.

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Margery Silverton -- March 8th, 2009 at 9:58 pm

Amazing footage, equal to the march of the penquins in its drama.

clark -- March 19th, 2009 at 2:32 pm

@ 01:27 or -00:13 O_O oh my God, the right leg of the flamingo chick is in trouble?

M Rivas -- March 20th, 2009 at 9:57 am

Heart breaking scenes seeing those chicks striving to survive.The fittest survives.

mike -- July 26th, 2009 at 2:31 pm

pbs always have unique programs. there’s always something interesting going out there

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