What animal has an organ above its eyes that converts seawater to fresh water?

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2026-02-18 00:55

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The commonly known example is the penguin. It has a suborbital gland that converts sodium chloride out of the bloodstream where it's excreted as a brine on the bill. Penguins don't actually drink salt water, but they ingest it while swallowing prey.

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