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<\/a><\/p>\nA male wild turkey. Photo by ps50ace \/ iStock.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
In celebration of the American holiday of Thanksgiving, here are a five cool facts about turkeys.<\/p>\n
1. A turkey\u2019s wattle can change color.<\/h2>\n
The flap of skin on a turkey\u2019s chin is called a wattle. The wattle is useful for releasing heat on a hot day since turkeys cannot sweat. It can also change color! When male turkeys are trying to attract a mate, it turns bright red. And when they\u2019re frightened, it turns blue!<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThe flap of skin on a turkey\u2019s chin and neck is called a wattle. Photo by Galina Pavlova \/ iStock.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
2. An adult turkey has 5000-6000 feathers.<\/h2>\n
Turkeys have 8 types of feathers, which provide for insulation, flight, and ornamentation. Some feathers are iridescent, meaning their color seems to change in different lights or from different angles.<\/p>\n