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Birds
Marabou Stork
Leptoptilos crumenifer
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 25 years
- Weight
- 4-9 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Marabou Stork (Leptoptilos crumenifer) is a carnivore species found in African savannas. It typically lives 25 years, weighing around 4-9 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the marabou stork: Marabou storks urinate on their own legs to cool down, a process called urohidrosis.
Birds are feathered, egg-laying vertebrates known for flight, complex songs, and remarkable migratory abilities. With thousands of species worldwide, they occupy nearly every habitat on the planet.