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Toco toucan
Ramphastos toco
Meet the animal
Life as a toco toucan
The toco toucan is known for its enormous colourful bill and lives in South American woodland.
Amazing adaptation
Built to survive
The lightweight bill reaches fruit on thin branches and also releases excess body heat.
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Surprising fact
Despite its size, a toucan's bill is light because it contains a network of air spaces.