On the central coast of Namibia , both the bay and the city share the same name: Walvis Bay.Its deepwateOn the central coast of Namibia , both the bay and the city share the same name: Walvis Bay. Its deepwater harbor is the basis for the shipping and fishing industries that support the local economy. Various types of flamingos feed in the shallow waters close to shore—the flock in our image are lesser flamingos. That name is no judgement on their importance relative to other flamingos, but simply reflective of their size. Lesser flamingos are the smallest flamingo species, but they’re also considered the most numerous. Although born grayish-white , these birds gradually turn a vibrant pink by eating their favorite food. The same compounds that make tomatoes red and carrots orange are found in some of the microorganisms that flamingos eat... See more See less
