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Golden Gate National Recreational Area
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Photo of a comorant drinking seawater.  

Did You Know?
Seabirds such as gulls, cormorants, and other seabirds can drink salt water? Excess salt is then excreted through a “salt gland” located near their eyes.

Last Updated: October 09, 2009 at 16:51 EST