BirdNote® Why Birds’ Feet Don’t Freeze

BirdNote® Why Birds’ Feet Don’t Freeze

 

Birds have adapted to cold weather to keep their legs and feet toasty, even during the coldest of winters. Michael Stein reports how it works.

 

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Permalink Reply by Steph S. on April 20, 2012 at 11:33pm

Thank you Dallas! Appreciate it.

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