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Telegraph
8 hours ago
- General
- Telegraph
Flamingos destroying Italian risotto rice crops
Risotto rice crops in Italy are under threat from flocks of hungry flamingos stirring up paddy fields with their webbed feet. Farmers have been forced to patrol around the clock to try to scare away the birds, who destroy rice seedlings when they stir up the soil in the flooded fields before snatching up molluscs, algae and insects. Enrivo Fabbri, who farms in Ferrara province, between Venice and Ravenna, estimates he has lost as much as 90 per cent of production in some fields because of the birds. 'It's like losing a newborn' 'These are new things that have never happened before. You invest so much time and care into preparing everything,' Mr Fabbri, 63, said at one of his paddies on the outskirts of Jolanda di Savoia. 'Then, just as the crop begins to grow, it's like having a newborn child taken away. That's what it feels like.' Farmers have been banging barrels and honking truck horns in an effort to scare off the flamingos. Some even deploy small gas cannons that make booming noises. However, the flamingos simply fly off before settling in another nearby paddy field to feed. Rice farmers flood their fields for a few weeks from late spring to early summer to germinate newly planted seeds. Until the paddies are drained, the flamingos are a threat to the crops. The flamingos appear to have come from former nesting grounds in the nearby Comacchio valleys, a wetlands reserve where the River Po flows into the Adriatic Sea. Roberto Tinarelli, the president of AsOER, the Emilia-Romagna ornithologists' association, said the birds had been coming there since 2000, after drought in southern Spain sent them searching for nesting grounds further east. 'They are beautiful, but we must limit them' Previously, the flamingos had been based in lakes in north Africa, parts of Spain and some of the Camargue region in France, Mr Tinarelli said. There has been no research yet into why the flamingos started seeking food farther inland. 'Obviously, we are looking for answers from those who have to deal with the problem. From an environmental point of view, all this is beautiful, but we must keep in mind that rice cultivation is among the most expensive crops,' Massimo Piva, a 57-year-old rice grower and vice-president of the local farmers' confederation, said. 'They are beautiful animals, it's their way of moving and behaving, but the problem is trying to limit their presence as much as possible.' Mr Tinarelli has suggested several solutions to the problem, including surrounding paddies with tall trees or hedges. He added that reducing water levels on freshly planted paddies to between two to four inches rather than 12 inches would help. 'This is sufficient for the rice to grow, but decidedly less attractive to flamingos, which must splash around in the water,' he said.
Arab News
3 days ago
- Science
- Arab News
What We Are Reading Today: ‘Birds of the Tropical Andes'
Authors: Owen Deutsch & Michael J. Parr Spanning much of the western part of South America, the Andes are home to some of the world's most magnificent birds, from exquisite hummingbirds to fabulous flamingos. This beautifully illustrated large-format book celebrates the splendor and extraordinary diversity of Andean birds and the habitats they depend on. It draws on the latest findings from the field and sheds light on the lush alpine and forested terrains that make this avifauna so rich and plentiful.
India.com
02-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- India.com
7 Unknown Facts About Flamingos
Muskan Kalra Jul 01, 2025 Flamingos aren't born pink; they're grey or white as chicks. Their pink color comes from food, mainly shrimp and algae. They often stand on one leg, and it helps them rest and stay warm. Flamingos can sleep while standing and even on one leg. They live in large flocks and sometimes with thousands of birds. Their beaks are built for filter feeding, like upside-down strainers. Flamingos can fly and also migrate long distances when needed. Read Next Story
India.com
27-06-2025
- General
- India.com
Before The Glow Up: 8 Baby Animals That Are Unrecognizable From Their Parents
photoDetails english 2922960 8 Baby Animals That Are Unrecognizable From Their Parents" highlights these 8 fascinating transformations in the animal kingdom. From fuzzy owlets to wrinkly elephant calves, these baby creatures look nothing like their adult counterparts. These feature celebrates nature's surprising makeovers, revealing how growth and time turn awkward, unusual-looking newborns into majestic adults, showcasing the wonders of evolution, adaptation, and survival in the wild. Updated:Jun 27, 2025, 12:21 PM IST Tapirs 1 / 8 Tapirs Babies have brown with white spots and stripes (like a watermelon or a fawn) and adults are in solid dark brown or black with a distinctive light saddle (in some species). They are different from each other because their camouflage helps them blend into the forest floor, while adults rely more on size and stealth. Harlequin Filefish 2 / 8 Harlequin Filefish There baby is of bright orange with bold black and blue markings. Adult is of color Pale blue with subtle markings and elongated snouts. They are so different because of their bold colors as babies help them hide among stinging corals; adults rely on camouflage and defense mechanisms. Elephants 3 / 8 Elephants Their babies are wrinkled, fluffy, and often pinkish behind the ears. And adults are much larger in size, with tougher, grey skin and more defined features like tusks and massive ears. They are so different as infants have a more delicate appearance and are born with some hair, which becomes less visible over time. Frogs 4 / 8 Frogs (e.g., Bullfrogs) Baby (Tadpole) are fish-like, no legs, with gills and a tail and adults are legged amphibians with lungs and no tail. They are so different from their parents because of their complete metamorphosis from aquatic to semi-terrestrial form, that makes them look like entirely different species. Peacocks 5 / 8 Peacocks Their chick is dull brown and yellow in color, completely lacking the long tail feathers. And adult (Male) are in vivid blues and greens with the famous iridescent tail train. They are so different from each other as Chicks need camouflage to survive predators, while adults use color and feathers for mating. Wild Boars 6 / 8 Wild Boars Their piglet is striped like a chipmunk and they are light brown in color with horizontal stripes and adults are of solid dark brown or black in color and much hairier. They are so different from their parents as their stripes act as camouflage in forest underbrush. Silvered Leaf Monkeys 7 / 8 Silvered Leaf Monkeys Their baby is bright orange in color and adults are silvery-grey fur and black faces. They are so different from each other because of their orange color, that may make babies more visible to the group, encouraging care from multiple adults. Flamingos 8 / 8 Flamingos Their chick is grey or white in color and fluffy and adult is bright pink due to diet, as they eat shrimp and algae rich in carotenoids. They are so different because they only turn pink after months of eating the right food.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Roblox grow a garden summer eggs: Check out the list of pets, how to get, use the eggs, and much more
Roblox Grow a Garden Summer Egg: It is becoming the hottest topic in the gaming community as the recent summer update introduces a brand‑new Rare Summer Egg stacked with powerful passive‑ability pets. The sheer excitement of hatching unique creatures like Flamingos, Toucans, Orangutans, Seals, and Sea Turtles has players strategising every moment—from saving up Sheckles to tracking timed spawn windows and event loot drops. This seasonal update isn't just about collecting—it's reshaping how fans approach gameplay and teamwork in Grow a Garden, which now boasts over 21 million concurrent players. As social channels buzz and Discord servers light up with egg‑tracking tips, this summer surprise is primed to change the game. Read on to uncover why this update is a must‑explore for any serious gardener. About Roblox grow a garden summer egg A Roblox Grow a Garden Summer Egg is a special, seasonal egg introduced with the game's Summer Update, offering exclusive pets that enhance gameplay with unique passive abilities. There are two main types: Common summer eggs and Rare summer eggs. These eggs were launched during the game's record-breaking Summer Update, which saw Grow a Garden hit more than 21 million concurrent players What is its summer update? At the beginning of each hour is the Grow a Garden summer harvest event. Get your pals together and fill the cart with as many summer fruits as you can! You can unlock a higher tier of random gifts the more summer plants you submit in the allotted 10-minute period; a minimum of 1000 points is needed. Rewards come in many forms, including artefacts from previous events. Don't pass this up. A revamped seed store featuring a ton of new seeds, pets, equipment, and more is part of the summer update! Check out the list of rare summer egg pets in grow a garden The summer variant of the Rare egg is significantly lighter blue than the regular one. Additionally, there is a fading effect on the egg's top and bottom ends. You can hatch any of the following pets from the Rare Summer Egg: Which cultivates a garden are rare summer egg pets advisable? There are several respectable passive skills among the new Rare Summer egg pets. Even if obtaining each of them will be challenging, the following are some of our top picks that are well worth the effort: Toucan: The best pet from the Rare Summer Egg in Grow a Garden is, without a doubt, the toucan. It offers you a variation benefit in addition to larger crops. Many big and deformed fruits sell for a lot of Sheckles if you can level it up sufficiently. Orangutan: This pet may be your saviour if you are lacking in supplies like honey or equipment. When you attempt to craft an item, the orangutan can retrieve the recipe items. Your resources will be saved, allowing you to create more things. Flamingo: This one is ideal for players who are active grinders yet have a respectable passive. It can always be helpful to have someone constantly accelerating the growth of your plant. Additionally, it can save you money on extra sprinklers or watering cans. How to get rare summer egg pets in grow a garden? The Rare Summer Egg is significantly simpler to locate than the earlier event eggs, like the Night Egg or the Anti-Bee Egg. There are two ways to obtain Rare Summer Egg pets in Grow a Garden 1. Purchase from the Egg Shop The first approach is simple. The Rare Summer Egg is available for purchase at the Pet Eggs booth next to the Gear Shop. To locate the Raphael NPC, use the Recall Wrench to get to the Gear Shop and then turn left. Raphael's shop will have the Rare Summer Egg on the stand in front of him. It has a 17% spawn rate because it is an uncommon egg. Therefore, you need to monitor the Grow a Garden stock Discord server or check the shop when it refreshes every 30 minutes. In the game, the Rare Summer Egg costs 25,000,000 Sheckles. If you're a new player, this may be a significant sum of money. Prepare to save money for this egg by learning some helpful money-making strategies in Grow a Garden. As an alternative, this egg costs 89 Robux. 2. Harvest Event in the Summer The Summer Harvest event is the second source of the Rare Summer Egg. Its odds of being dropped from the harvest are 6.66%. Submit as many crops as you can to improve your chances of receiving this egg from the event hub. Your chances of getting the Rare Summer Egg from this event increase with the level of the rewards. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow Indiatimes Trending.
