Ducks – The Paddle Pros

✅ Scientific Name: Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard – common duck)

🎯 Classification: Aves, Anseriformes, Anatidae

🌍 Habitat: Wetlands, rivers, lakes, and ponds worldwide

💡 Did you know? Ducks have waterproof feathers thanks to a special oil they spread while preening.

🐾 A duck’s quack does echo—contrary to a popular myth.

🌈 Male ducks (drakes) are often more colorful than females.

✨ Some species can sleep with one eye open to stay alert for predators.