The Pink Flamingos of Chile

The vast salt flats of Chile’s Atacama Desert were seemingly designed to repel life.
In this Mars-like environment, the sun beats down hard on these saline lagoons of emerald hues.
Which animals are capable of conquering these lands?
The flamingo, of course - more commonly recognized as pool inflatables or garden decorations.
The neon-pink birds sift through the salty waters with their specialized beaks, as they search for food. Why are flamingos pink? Pigments in their sustenance is what gives them their signature pink shade.
A special gland behind their eyes enables them to process salt water.
Tough skin means they can drink water that nears boiling point.
And long necks allow them to probe deeper for food.
Pretty in pink, flamingos are masters of evolution.
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