When we think about flamingos, a tall, pink, majestic bird with long legs comes to mind. But when baby flamingos are born, they aren’t tall or pink, they’re tiny white fluffy furballs. These chicks have to learn to fly just like human babies must learn to crawl and then walk. According to @beyond_the_wildlife, “As they grow, they stay close to the adults, wandering through shallow waters and slowly learning the skills they need to survive, especially how to forage for food.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beyond the Wildlife (@beyond_the_wildlife) Baby Flamingos Love to Splash in Water They used their baby flamingo feet to explore the world around them and begin figuring out their food sources. Each playful step stirs up the mud beneath them, bringing small crustaceans and algae to the surface, which are vital parts of their diet,” Beyond the Wildlife explains. “Beyond helping them find food, these gentle splashes show their natural curiosity. With every little movement, they explore their surroundings and build the confidence they need to thrive in their watery world.” Adult flamingos help the chicks along like doting parents do. Before they know it, they’ll be all grown up and pink perched on their long, beautiful legs. “Flamingo is my favorite since I was a child,” a comment reads. “Grandma and Grandpa would take me to Brookfield Zoo to see them.” “I got to see wild flamingos in Italy. When they fly, they look like winged pool noodles,” another person shared. This follower loved watching the baby flamingo play and knew just what the bird was telling its parents. “He says to his mommy and daddy mama look the water splashes. Can you see that mama?#. That’s what the baby is saying,” they wrote. It’s always incredible to see how many different kinds of animals we live among in this beautiful life. We’re all so lucky. This story’s featured image can be found here