Crocodiles and birds are completely different animals if you look at them at first glance. However, they have common ancestry which makes them related. Crocodiles belong to the order Crocodilia and birds belong to the class Aves, even though they…
If you are a keen observer, you can easily tell the difference between a mammal and a bird. Mammals have hair or fur on their body whereas birds have feathers, birds can fly but mammals except for bats, cannot fly.…
Birds are intelligent and playful creatures and yes, they do like being petted, but you need to know the right way to pet them. They are quite different from a cat and a dog, so need a different approach while…
Yes, ducks have nails or rather claws. If you think that they only have webbed feet, but that is not the case. Ducks have nails sitting tight on the end of the toes and this has many natural uses and…
Yes, ducks like rain, as they have waterproof feathers, and can handle rain easily. They usually prefer light to moderate rain and search for shelters during heavy or prolonged rain. During the rain, ducks are seen preening their feathers, looking…
Yes, ducks have ears located on the side of the head, you can find them a little behind and below the eyes, but there are no outward appendages. The duck ears have soft feathering covering their ear opening. These feathers…
Yes, ducks do eat mice and they even hunt for them, as mice are part of the diet for some duck breeds. Ducks that live in the wild or are in free range, hunt many little animals including mice. However,…
Birds, especially migrating birds, fly over very long distances during their lifetimes. Even so, they don’t get tired of flying very often. Birds can get tired just like any other animal. This is especially true if they’ve been flying for…
An eagle’s lifting power depends mainly on the bird’s size, shape, and environmental conditions like wind. While the largest eagle species are capable of carrying a human infant, adults and even children are typically far too heavy for an eagle…
Yes, ducks can drown. Ducks are birds, not aquatic creatures, so they cannot breathe underwater. When swimming or diving, they hold their breath, utilizing the oxygen gathered in their lungs. However, if a duck remains submerged for an extended period,…