Yes, ducks do swim in water.
Ducks are naturally adapted to aquatic environments and possess several key features that enable them to swim efficiently. These adaptations include:
- Webbed Feet: Their webbed feet act like paddles, providing propulsion through the water.
- Waterproof Feathers: Ducks preen their feathers, spreading oil produced by a gland near their tail. This oil makes their feathers waterproof, keeping them buoyant and warm.
- Streamlined Body: Their body shape reduces drag in the water, allowing them to move more easily.
- Subsurface Vision: Their eyes are positioned on the sides of their heads, giving them excellent vision both above and below the water's surface.
Young ducklings begin swimming at a very young age, typically under the watchful eye of their mother. They are naturally inclined to enter the water and learn the necessary skills for swimming and foraging.
