Under the protective eye

Photo taken in April, 2011 @ Zoo Dierenrijk, The Netherlands

In almost every zoo which contains a bit of water, you can find wild ducks. This proud mama is watching her latest hatchlings while they are peacefully dozing off.

Species: Mallard or Wild Duck (Wilde eend)

Latin name: Anas Platyrhynchos

Originates from the temperate and subtropical Americas, Europe, Asia and North Africa, and has been introduced to New Zealand and Australia.

Current status: Least Concern

 Did you know:

…Male Mallards are called “drakes”.

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