This article was originally published on Critter Science.

Found throughout many parts of the world, the mallard duck is a common sight. They prefer marshes, ponds, lakes, rivers, wetlands, and flooded habitats. Mallard ducks face the threats of habitat destruction, hunting, water pollution, lead and mercury poisoning, yet remain abundant. They are listed as Least Concern by the […]

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