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Posted 11 August 2012 - 12:07 AM
We have a wild duck that comes around every now and then in our neighborhood. I don't have any idea what breed it is, but I would love to know!
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 12:27 PM
This is a domestic mallard. There are many of these that are living in the wild, either escaped or released - people get their kids ducklings for Easter, not realizing that they grow into ducks. 
When they're not cute anymore, they dump them in a pond. 
Breed refers to varieties within a species of domestic animal - breeds are created by selective breeding by man. Species are a classification within a genus, like mallard, Canada goose, northern cardinal, etc.
Liam might be along to tell you what breed of mallard this is!
When they're not cute anymore, they dump them in a pond. Breed refers to varieties within a species of domestic animal - breeds are created by selective breeding by man. Species are a classification within a genus, like mallard, Canada goose, northern cardinal, etc.
Liam might be along to tell you what breed of mallard this is!
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