Caribbean Flamingos at the Smithsonian's National Zoo

What is the primary habitat of the Caribbean flamingos discussed in the video?

• The Arctic Circle

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Sahara Desert

• The Caribbean and parts of Mexico

Why is it important for the zoo to manage the breeding of flamingos?

• To ensure all flamingos are the same color

• To prevent inbreeding and maintain genetic diversity

• To make the flamingos more social

• To increase the number of flamingos rapidly

What method does the zoo use to identify flamingo pairs before the breeding season?

• By their vocal sounds

• By their feather patterns

• By the bands on their legs

• By their size

What is the purpose of using a dummy egg in the flamingo breeding process?

• To test the incubator's temperature

• To replace a broken egg

• To give the parents a sense of continuity

• To confuse predators

How long can flamingos live in captivity according to the video?

• Up to 20 years

• Up to 30 years

• Up to 40 years

• Well into their 50s