The shoebill’s prehistoric appearance makes it unique among living birds, with a look that matches fossils dating back …
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The shoebill’s prehistoric appearance makes it unique among living birds, with a look that matches fossils dating back millions of years. Its biology gets stranger still, with chicks attacking their own siblings and adults hunting everything from lungfish to baby crocodiles. Learn more about shoebills with these five facts.
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