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Mallard ducklings will ride on the mother's back until they are able to swim on their own

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The Mallards shed their feathers biannually, and after shedding, they cannot fly for a few weeks

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Green head and yellow bill,
You hopped upon my windowsill,
I lured you in with crumbs of bread,
Then I smashed your little birdie head :)

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When Mallards are young, they are more likely to be prey to other animals such as:
foxes
raccoons
snapping turtles
large fish

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Webbed Feet:
Ducks have webbed feet that change shape in water to allow more surface area, which makes them more mobile and faster.
Beak:
The Mallard Duck's beak has adapted to allow them to catch and filter through small animals from the water.
Feathers:
The Mallard's feathers have a coating on their feathers that prevents water from soaking their feathers, making them lighter and keeping them warmer. The feathers also provide camouflage.

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Mallard ducks eat seeds, wheat, and worms. If there were to be an increase in the duck population, the worm population would fall. When the duck population is too great, the amount of fecal matter would help the grass but pollute the water and spread disease.

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http://web.extension.illinois.edu/wildlife/directory_show.cfm?species=mallard

https://sciencing.com/adaptations-duck-8471637.html

http://bayville.thinkport.org/printables/mallard.pdf\

http://interesting-animal-facts.com/Deciduous-Forest-Animal-Facts/Mallard-Duck-Facts.shtml

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If there is overcrowding then the massive amounts of feces will pollute the water and spread disease.

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Bread is dangerous for ducks because ducks do not have the required digestive capabilities to eat bread

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Ducks are able to drink pond water without dying due to the dirty water

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Mealworms
Earthworms
Seeds
Wheat
Phragmites