Caleana major, also known as the large duck orchid, is a unique and fascinating plant species found in eastern and southern regions of Australia. This terrestrial orchid boasts an unmistakable flower that bears an uncanny resemblance to a duck in flight. The flower of the Caleana major is truly remarkable, with its petals and sepals taking on the shape of a duck's wings … [Read more...] about The Remarkable Large Duck Orchid: A Rare and Unique Plant Species in Australia
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Waddles the Disabled Duck Takes His First Steps on His 3D-Printed Prosthetic Leg
Prosthetic limbs are used not just by humans, but also by injured or crippled animals. We've previously written on cats, dogs, and even an elephant who were fitted for prosthetics. Waddles, an adorable duck, is the most recent species to learn to walk on an artificial foot. Waddles was born with a deformed leg, but Ben Weinman, his adoptive owner, wanted to help him live a … [Read more...] about Waddles the Disabled Duck Takes His First Steps on His 3D-Printed Prosthetic Leg
Mama Duck Takes Ducklings To Visit The Same Nursing Home Every Year
This mama duck has been taking her ducklings through the same building every year! People are accustomed to hearing tales about adorable canines and felines who go above and beyond for their owners. We've come to anticipate these things from cats and dogs, whether it's rescuing them from a fire or going great miles to meet their owners. But what about other animals? The … [Read more...] about Mama Duck Takes Ducklings To Visit The Same Nursing Home Every Year
A Woman Rescues a Baby Duck From Her Clutch and Raises Her as a Wonderful Rescue Pet
It can be difficult to understand that nature is cruel and brutal at times. Consider what happens when some animal species abandon their young. But, hey, that's life, right? Nobody said we had to just accept it and accept it as it is… This is the lesson Erin and Bea are trying to teach us. Bea's clutch abandoned her before she even hatched. Bea was irritated by the whole … [Read more...] about A Woman Rescues a Baby Duck From Her Clutch and Raises Her as a Wonderful Rescue Pet
A Kind Officer Assists Mama Duck and Her Babies as They Cross a Busy Road
"Many cars slowed and yelled ‘thank you.’” A mother duck in Arizona didn't think twice before taking her ducklings across a busy road. She'd crossed a lot of streets before, so this should've been simple. But after she got started, she discovered her babies were no longer behind her. The mama duck did everything she could to bring her ducklings to safety, but there were … [Read more...] about A Kind Officer Assists Mama Duck and Her Babies as They Cross a Busy Road