Make way as this tiny duckling waddles into the spotlight today, ready to charm us with its playful antics! Ducks, with their vibrant plumage and cheerful quacks, epitomise the idyllic rural scene, but they are equally at home in some urban environments. It"s the arrival of ducklings, however, that truly steals the show. Tiny and fluffy, they follow their mothers dutifully, learning the ways of water with each paddle and peck. These waterfowl play a vital role in keeping aquatic ecosystems balanced by feeding on insects and algae.
A duckling swimming in a water meadow, Suffolk, England
Today in History
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Palouse region, Idaho, USA
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An explosive history
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International Polar Bear Day
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Connecting the dots
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Where can you find this cute creature?
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Giant panda
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Badlands National Park, South Dakota, USA
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One rare streak
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Hiding in the woods
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Something to ‘bee’ thankful for
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World Jellyfish Day
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Keep practising, little guy
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Celebrating the tropics
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Silvereyes
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Red rock country
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World Philosophy Day
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Pont Alexandre III, Paris, France
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Bryce Canyon hoodoos in winter
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Mount Sopris, Colorado, USA
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Into the breach
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The world’s greatest oasis?
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Koala
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Where history comes alive
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A triumphant pose
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When only a hug will do
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Marseille welcomes to Olympic torch
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A butterflys best friend
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Nature at its colourful best
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Ever seen garlic bloom?
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An ocean of stars above the desert