A baby flamingo, still covered in soft, downy gray feathers, wobbles at the water’s edge, eyes wide with curiosity. Tentatively, he lifts one tiny leg and dips it into the shimmering surface, sending gentle ripples outward. The cool water tickles his toes, and soon, his hesitation turns to delight as he splashes and stomps, his unsteady legs learning the rhythm of the lagoon. Every step is a tiny discovery, a playful preview of the graceful life that awaits him—one day, he’ll wade effortlessly t