Walking on water is not as hard as you might imagine, as long as you have the right feet for the job. The African jacana (Actophilornis africana) has exceptionally long toes, which spread out to distribute its weight, allowing it to step out across the water’s surface. No wonder it is nicknamed ‘Jesus bird’. […]
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