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The yellow rubber duck has achieved an iconic status in Western pop culture and is often symbolically linked to bathing. Various novelty variations of the… Read More »What Does Yellow Rubber Duck Symbolize?

The main mammalian predators of duck eggs and ducklings in our study area (striped skunk, raccoon, and coyote) are most active at night, whereas gopher… Read More »What Animal Eats Duck Eggs?

Waterfowl developed webbed feet to help them swim and dive more efficiently in wetland environments. While swimming, waterfowl push both backward and downward with their… Read More »How Do Ducks Swim?

Once incubation begins, the Mallard will sit on her eggs for most of the day, for about 25-29 days. She will leave the eggs (typically… Read More »Do Ducks Leave Their Eggs Unattended?

From what we deduce, the seams allow water into the cavity of the ducks, and the water tends to make the ducks tip on their… Read More »Why Do Rubber Ducks Tip Over?

Like many other bird species, ducks possess hollow bones, which helps them fly. The bones are strong, yet incredibly light, allowing them to easily take… Read More »Are Duck Bones Hollow?

Ducks have webbed feet which allows them to paddle and swim in the water more smoothly. When ducks swim, they push out their feet back… Read More »Do Ducks Kick To Float?

More Dense Than Air Think back to the question about the rubber duck: “Why does it float on water but not in air?” The rubber… Read More »Why Do Rubber Ducks Float?

The Duck Walk is a combination technique of: Using pressure from the mother’s upper torso putting pressure on the baby towards the cervix in a… Read More »What Is Duck Walk In Pregnancy?