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Keel - billed Toucan

The Toucan's beak actually helps regulate body temperature, with an intricate system of blood vessels that can dilate or contract to warm or cool the blood depending on the temperature. The beak looks heavy but is actually made a keratin which is light but strong. Costa Rica.

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Uploaded on January 1, 2025
Taken on January 15, 2017