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Mallard Duck Pair Bond
This picture was taken at the small pond to the right of the Rec center across from the TL building. The pair of mallard ducks caught my attention. Its hard to make out, but there is a male and female duck. The male duck has the green head and brighter coloring compared to the monochromatic brown female. The male ducks more striking appearance is used to attract female ducks for mating. I was surprised to already see the ducks paired in mid January. I learned in BIO 202 that ducks are monogamous but their bond only lasts a single year. This made me curious to see when ducks start the mating process. As it turns out ducks start mating in the fall season and the engagement takes place throughout the winter. Although the pair stay together the female is responsible for incubating the eggs and tending to the young once they are born.
Mallard Duck Pair Bond
This picture was taken at the small pond to the right of the Rec center across from the TL building. The pair of mallard ducks caught my attention. Its hard to make out, but there is a male and female duck. The male duck has the green head and brighter coloring compared to the monochromatic brown female. The male ducks more striking appearance is used to attract female ducks for mating. I was surprised to already see the ducks paired in mid January. I learned in BIO 202 that ducks are monogamous but their bond only lasts a single year. This made me curious to see when ducks start the mating process. As it turns out ducks start mating in the fall season and the engagement takes place throughout the winter. Although the pair stay together the female is responsible for incubating the eggs and tending to the young once they are born.