Greater flamingos wading in a lake The greater flamingo Phoenicopterus roseus is found throughout subSaharan Africa southern Europe and southern Asia It can reach a height of cm Flamingos range in colour from white to bright pink depending on their intake of carotene found in food such as shrimps and algae Flamingos filterfeed using their turned beaks to remove any unwanted silt The colouring has a considerable impact on the flamingos chances of mating as colourful individuals make more desirable mating partners Photographed near Walvis Bay lagoon on the coast of Namibia

Animal Art

Keep your furry and feathery friends close, whether they are a galloping stallion or a dog taking a selfie. Our gallery is here to turn empty walls into a cute and quirky display of animal art.

Psst! Did you know chimpanzees, elephants, and dolphins are some of the most intelligent mammals out there?