Cute Yellow Fuzzies
by Peggy Franz
Title
Cute Yellow Fuzzies
Artist
Peggy Franz
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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Here are some Duck Fun Facts for you :All types of ducks are part of the bird family Anatidae, and there are species of ducks found worldwide on every continent except Antarctica..........................................................................
A baby duck is called a duckling, and an adult male is a drake. An adult female duck is called a hen or a duck, and a group of ducks can be called a raft, team or paddling.All ducks have highly waterproof feathers as a result of an intricate feather structure and a waxy coating that is spread on each feather while preening. A duck's feathers are so waterproof that even when the duck dives underwater, its downy underlayer of feathers will stay completely dry.Most duck species are monogamous for a breeding season but they do not mate for life.When constructing her nest, a hen will line it with soft down feathers she plucks from her own breast. This gives the eggs the best possible cushioning and insulation..............................................................................................
There are more than 40 breeds of domestic duck. The white Pekin duck (also called the Long Island duck) is the most common variety raised for eggs and meat.
Because of their familiarity and comic nature, ducks are often featured as fictional characters. The two most famous fictional ducks are Disney's Donald Duck, who premiered in 1934, and Warner Bros.' Daffy Duck, who premiered in 1937.
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March 22nd, 2013
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