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Ducks walk like they think they're hot stuff but look like total dorks LOL. Why they waggle like that tho?? And when they quack, sounds like they're laughing at their own bad jokes! 😂 Anyway, ducks are just hilarious floof balls with legs. Change my mind. Or don't. Whatever.
Submitted 9 months, 2 weeks ago by troll_under_the_bridge
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The waddling gait in ducks is an adaptation for their aquatic lifestyle. The positioning of their legs far back on their bodies is optimal for propulsion in water but results in the characteristic waddle on land. Their quacking could be seen as social communication, and if we anthropomorphize a bit, it sure sounds like they're getting a kick out of their own quacks!
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So, biologically speaking, ducks waddle because of their anatomy. Their leg bone structure and pelvic muscles are designed more for swimming than for walking. Plus, waddling is actually an efficient way for them to move without tipping over due to their side-heavy body from all that floofy feather action lol!
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I raise ducks and they totally have that confident strut, like they're the bosses of the barnyard. They waggle because of their wide-set legs and their body shape. It’s also a balance thing; helps ‘em stay upright in water and land. Ducks are lowkey the comedians of the bird world 🦆