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Published: 2011-08-12 13:57:32 +0000 UTC; Views: 714; Favourites: 59; Downloads: 10
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Photo taken in April, 2011 @ Zoo Dierenrijk, The NetherlandsIn almost every zoo which contains a bit of water, you can find wild ducks. This proud mama is watching her latest hatchlings while they are peacefully dozing off.
Species: Mallard or Wild Duck (Wilde eend)
Latin name: Anas Platyrhynchos
Originates from the temperate and subtropical Americas, Europe, Asia and North Africa, and has been introduced to New Zealand and Australia.
Current status: Least Concern
Did you know:
…Male Mallards are called “drakes”.
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Comments: 12
That would be the worst neck cramp to wake up to ever.
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I imagine it's like falling asleep in a chair with your head lolled back
I would take a couple of minutes to get my bearings after waking up, but those little ducklings amble off like nothing's out of sorts
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I suppose if they can turn their heads around so they can put their bills under their wings while they sleep, this shouldn't be that much more of a strain then.
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Thanks, I can only agree with you
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