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„Red light of flamingos“

from the gallery of Maks Erlikh
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The Old World flamingos were considered by the Ancient Egyptians to be the living representation of the god Ra,[23] while in Ancient Rome, their tongues were considered a delicacy.[24]
In the Americas, the Moche people of ancient Peru worshipped nature often depicted flamingos in their art,while in The Bahamas they are the national bird. Also, Andean miners have killed flamingos for their fat, believed to be a cure for tuberculosis.flamingo statues are popular lawn ornaments.

Picture ID: 1c605c2
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