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Q&A: Are Jellyfish Actually Plankton and Can Other Birds Be Pink Like Flamingos

Ep. 47

🌿 This week on That’s Just Wild Q&A, Steve Backshall, Lizzie Daly, and Sarah Roberts dive into more of your wildest questions! 🎙️🦁


❓ What actually is a Plankton... and does it really have anything to do with size? 🌊🔬


🦩 What makes a Flamingo pink — and can other birds turn pink too? 💕🪶


🧦 Plus, Steve’s got a great use for his old used tights... 😆


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