mallard

Photographs and simple text introduce the characteristics and behavior of mallard ducks.

An introduction to what mallard ducks look like, what they eat, how they reproduce, and how they migrate.

Follows the development of a mallard duckling from the mating of his parents to his first swim, less than an hour after birth.

A young mallard duck grows to maturity under the care of his mother, avoiding predators and learning how to fly.

Discusses the world of ducks including what they use for nests, what they eat, and when their babies begin to swim.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitats, mating, and life cycle of the mallard.

Explains the physical characteristics, behavior, diet, habitat, and geographical distribution of the Mallard duck.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the wild mallard duck, the ancestor of all the domestic ducks except the muscovy.

Follow 12 newly hatched ducklings as they spend their first night at the lake and see what happens.