Everyone is familiar with the sight of a duck floating on water, but few have stopped to consider how ducks manage to stay afloat with such ease. How do ducks float?
In this video, I’ll be revealing three amazing adaptations that ducks use to float. I’ll also tell you if these waterfowl can dive. Plus, you’ll learn why these lovable birds have webbed feet. Join me as I share dozens of duck secrets!
0:00 Intro
0:48 Hollow bones
1:18 Air-trapping feathers
2:34 Internal air sacs
2:57 Do all ducks float?
3:24 Can ducks swim underwater?
4:18 How long can ducks hold their breath?
4:54 How fast can ducks swim?
5:40 Why do ducks have webbed feet?
6:14 Do all ducks have webbed feet?
Attributions and References:
“Figure_29_05_02” by Lumen Learning is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
https://mdc.mo.gov/blogs/discover-nature-notes/water-ducks-back
“https://www.vecteezy.com/free-vector/pool-float” Pool Float Vectors by Vecteezy
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BONUS: How many duck species can you name in this video? 🦆
what a mythical algorithm pull! you made me very interested in birds. I must thank you