00:00When you take a duckling away, the mother duck will anxiously stamp her feet, as if repeatedly crying out,
00:05Give me back my baby!
00:07Ducks have a strong maternal instinct, guarding their chicks almost the entire time they are raising them.
00:13Newly hatched ducklings undergo imprinting behavior,
00:16mistaking the first moving object they see for their mother and following it closely.
00:20The mother duck then leads them to forage, filtering water plants and insects with her beak.
00:25Duck feathers secrete oils that form a waterproof layer, keeping them dry even after prolonged periods in water.
00:32Interestingly, they are very alert when sleeping, often closing one eye while constantly observing their surroundings.
00:39In rural environments, ducks form fixed social routes, venturing out in groups each day.
00:44If a companion falls behind, they will immediately stop and call out, waiting until the group regroups.
00:50They also have a good sense of direction, returning home together on time.
00:54Seemingly ordinary ducks actually possess strong memory, social skills and...
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