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Historically used as high-visibility life preservers on fast warships, Frigatebirds are island-dwellers who opted for millennia of laborious evolution rather than learn to swim. By inflating their gular pouch, these indolent sea-birds can float about on the surface of the water, waiting to snap up any small fish who wander by. Unfortunately the bright red sac is visible even below the water’s surface, making these clumsy swimmers prime targets for hungry dolphins.

Originally made May 20, 2019 Here's a baby Nessie, ready to learn how to swim!!