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This photo of two mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) was taken outside of Friday Hall. The ducks are enjoying this large puddle that collected after a rainstorm. As this species is known to be mostly monogamous, these mallards are most likely a mated pair. The area of the puddle is its own small habitat, with a unique microclimate, because the ground is occasionally under water when it rains enough. The plant species that gather here must be able to withstand this periodic flooding.
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This photo of two mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) was taken outside of Friday Hall. The ducks are enjoying this large puddle that collected after a rainstorm. As this species is known to be mostly monogamous, these mallards are most likely a mated pair. The area of the puddle is its own small habitat, with a unique microclimate, because the ground is occasionally under water when it rains enough. The plant species that gather here must be able to withstand this periodic flooding.