2006-09-18 01:29:23 · 19 answers · asked by bobby 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Curling one leg under their body helps keep the foot warm and conserves body heat. They will stand on one leg in both cool and warm environments.
2006-09-18 01:39:21 · answer #1 · answered by Eden* 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Flamingos frequently stand on one leg, both when feeding and at rest.
The reason for this behavior is not fully known.
One common theory is that tucking one leg beneath the body may conserve body heat, but this has not been proven.
Hope that helps
2006-09-18 08:43:12 · answer #2 · answered by *Cardiff Angel* 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Curling one leg under their body helps keep the foot warm and conserves body heat. They will stand on one leg in both cool and warm environments
2006-09-20 06:34:52 · answer #3 · answered by Cherrelle18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Curling one leg under their body helps keep the foot warm and conserves body heat. They will stand on one leg in both cool and warm environments
2006-09-18 10:09:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have several reasons. One that was not addressed yet in an answer is that having one leg in the water resembles reeds to the fish around them. It makes it easier for them to hunt, because the fish don't realize it's an animal.
2006-09-18 10:21:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont have a clue but to hazzard a guess, one leg in the water is less likely to scare the shrimp away than two?
2006-09-18 08:40:46 · answer #6 · answered by draytondon 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The water is cold.
Having only 1 leg in the water means less heat loss.
2006-09-18 08:38:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
because they have fat bodys and thin legs so legs get tired and they change each leg by standing on 1 for a while then the other 1. thier legs also have to carry thier fat bodys.
2006-09-18 10:09:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of brids rest on one leg.. n sleep on one leg too...!
2006-09-18 08:34:58 · answer #9 · answered by FrogZ...! 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Why make two ache when you have the option of using one!
2006-09-18 08:31:24 · answer #10 · answered by philipscottbrooks 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋