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Flight is a rare skill in the animal world. Among vertebrates, it evolved only three times: in bats, birds, and the ...

More than one person was shocked when a gigantic bird perched on the deck of a tourist boat on a trip through Uganda.

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Shoebill birds can reach a height of five feet, but the prehistoric-looking creatures generally aren't taller than people.

Shoebills, named for the shape of their bills, are closely related to pelicans and herons. They can stand nearly 5 feet tall and boast wingspans of 7-plus feet. They’re globally listed as "vulnerable" ...

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