How does an Ostrich drink?

An Ostrich has a unique tongue. It is triangular and short (about a quarter of the size of its beak). It is also fixed in position. It cannot use its tongue to lap up water.

To drink, the Ostrich scoops up water in its beak and lifts its head, tilts it backwards, and the water slides down its long throat. 

However, an Ostrich does not need to drink water every day.

Location of photographs: Parc Zoologique de Paris in Bois de Vincennes, France

Photographer: Martina Nicolls

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