Real Domestic Duck Skull Inventory Updated 142 This nocturnal species is primarily

This nocturnal species is primarily solitary but sometimes den communally

4 cm (4 in

and distinctive tabby patterning

it is not a strong swimmer but is instead well-suited to the aquatic vegetation-rich areas it inhabits

diving to considerable depths to hunt

Real Domestic Duck Skull Inventory Updated 142 This nocturnal species is primarilyThe modern domestic duck originates from the wild mallard. Believed to have been domesticated as many as 8,000 years ago, the duck has long served as a stable food source for humans. The duck's beak, or bill, is designed for feeding on aquatic vegetation, macro invertebrates, grains and the occasional vertebrate. This, coupled with its webbed feet, make the duck perfectly adapted to its aquatic habitat. Specifications: The photos shown are examples of