DUCK

1.What is the origin of the animal you chose and what is the scientific name it has?
Ducks have their main origin in southern China, where they were domesticated and later spread
throughout the world

2. Describe the animal group to which it belongs. ( mammal / birds / reptiles / amphibians / fish
/ invertebrates) .
The duck is of the bird type, because it has feathers and can fly

3.Does your animal have scales,feathers,wings,fur etc?

The duck has feathers and wings, in addition to a beak and a tail

4. Does your animal live on land,burrow,nests or under water?

The duck can swim, but it can also walk on land, so it is both an aquatic and terrestrial animal

5. What is your animal´s gestational form? Oviparous / viviparous / ovoviviparous.

The duck is oviparous, so it lays eggs, usually between 12 and 20 eggs

6. How long does your animal's pregnancy last?

After the egg is laid, it takes approximately 1 month (30 days) to hatch

7. How and what your animal feeds on?

Ducks often eat plants, seeds, algae, insects such as snails, slugs and worms, small fish etc

8. What is the purpose of migration in animals and why do they migrate to other places?
The purpose of the migration of ducks and other animals can be varied, but it is mainly related to
the search for better feeding, reproduction and climate conditions

9. Does your animal species migrate alone or in packs?

Ducks can migrate both singly and in groups, although they are usually seen in large flocks
during migration, which provides security and makes it easier to search for resources

10. Which migration mechanisms does your species use? Magnetoreception,Olfactory

cues,visual landmarks,auditory cues,celestial navigation,etc.
Ducks use a combination of migration mechanisms. They are normally seen using star
navigation, observing the sun and stars to orient themselves. They may also rely on visual
reference points. Additionally, ducks have a unique ability to detect the Earth's magnetic field,
allowing them to use magnetoreception to navigate

11. What do animals teach us in the migration exercise?

Ducks can find their way back to their food sources and habitat using a combination of spatial
memory, visual landmarks

12. Analyze how your animal finds their way back to food sources and their habitat?
Ducks are genetically adapted to survive in a variety of aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Their
ability to fly long distances and their adaptability to different climates and food environments are
examples of physiological and genetic adaptations that help them thrive

13. What physiological and genetic factors help your species to better fit into its habitat?
Ducks are genetically adapted to survive in a variety of aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Their
ability to fly long distances and their adaptability to different climates and food environments are
examples of physiological and genetic adaptations

14. Are there environmental or other factors that provide signals to animals when, where and
why to move?
Ducks, like other migratory animals, receive environmental cues that tell them when and where to
move. These signals can include changes in temperature, food availability, and the sunlight cycle.
Additionally, ducks may be sensitive to social cues from other members of their species that
indicate it is time to migrate

15. Can the animal you chose at some point get lost? Explain
The Ducks, like many other animals, can get lost.Although ducks usually themselves well in their
environment,they can become disoriented or separated from their group.especially in unfamiliar
environments. Ducks may wander away while searching for food or exploring new areas, and
may lose their way back to their pond or group.If a duck become lots.It may have difficulty finding
familiar landmarks or recognizing its usual path home.However, ducks have a strong homing
instinct and may try to find water sources or follow the direction of the sun to orient themselves.
In some cases, lost ducks can reunite with their group or find their way back with time and
patience.

16. How do scent trails left by migrating animals influence to help others avoid getting lost?
Ducks are migratory birds that also leave scent trails to help others avoid getting lost during their
migrations. Migrating ducks release chemicals through their urine and glands that can be
detected by other ducks and migratory birds.These scent trails act as a guide for the ducks to
follow the same route that previous migrants have followed. By following these scent trails,
ducks can find safe and efficient migration routes, as well as sources of food and shelter.In
addition to scent trails, ducks also use other means of navigation during their migrations, such as
orientation by the sun, stars, and the Earth's magnetic field. These combined mechanisms enable
them to make successful migrations and avoid getting lost along the way

17. Are there genetic, neuronal and environmental traits in animals that help them to have a
notion of time, space and place?
The ducks, like many other animals, possess genetic, neural and environmental traits that help
them have a sense of time, space and place.
Genetic Traits: Ducks have genetic traits that contribute to their ability to navigate and have a
sense of time. These traits include the presence of specialized genes that are involved in spatial
memory and navigation. These genes help ducks develop an internal map of their environment
and remember important landmarks during their migrations.
Neural Traits: Ducks have well-developed neural systems that allow them to process and
integrate sensory information related to time, space and place. They have specialized neurons in
their brains that are responsible for spatial orientation and navigation. These neurons allow
ducks to perceive and interpret cues from their environment, such as the position of the sun, the
Earth's magnetic field and visual landmarks.
Environmental features: Ducks also rely on environmental cues to navigate and perceive time and
place. They use celestial cues, such as the position of the sun and stars, to determine their
direction and time of day. Ducks are also able to detect and interpret the earth's magnetic field,
which helps them orient themselves during migration. In addition, they rely on visual landmarks,
such as rivers, coasts and mountains, to navigate and establish their location.

18. What role does the Earth's magnetic field play in the navigation of some animals?
Animals that rely on the Earth's magnetic field for navigation have specialized cells or structures
that can detect and interpret magnetic fields. These cells are often found in the animal's sensory
organs, such as the eyes or beak.The Earth's magnetic field provides animals with important
information about their position and orientation. It helps them determine their heading, which is
the direction in which they need to travel to reach their destination. By sensing the Earth's
magnetic field, animals can establish a sense of direction and maintain a straight course during
their migrations.Magnetic signals also help animals determine their location relative to their
destination. They can use the Earth's magnetic field as a compass, allowing them to adjust their
route and make corrections if they deviate from their intended path.

19.How does your animal communicate to alert or locate others?

Ducks use various forms of communication to alert or locate others. Here are some of the ways
ducks communicate:
Vocalizations: Ducks produce a variety of vocalizations to communicate with each other. These
vocalizations may include quacks, whistles, grunts, and hisses. Different vocalizations can
convey different messages, such as warning calls to alert others of potential danger or contact
calls to locate and communicate with members of their flock.
Body language: Ducks also use body language to communicate. They may use specific postures,
movements and gestures to convey messages. For example, a duck may raise its head and flap
its wings to show dominance or aggression, while a duck tucking its head under its wing may
indicate relaxation or sleepiness.
Feather spreading: Ducks have the ability to raise and lower their feathers, which can be used as
a form of communication. For example, a duck may raise its feathers to appear larger and more
intimidating when it feels threatened or to show dominance.
Touch: Ducks also use physical contact to communicate. They may engage in behaviors such as
preening each other's feathers, which can serve as bonding and social interaction.

20.What is the lifespan of your species?

There are multiple factors that affect the life expectancy of a duck, such as breed, but normally
ducks have a life expectancy of 5 to 10 years, although there have been cases that exceed 10
years

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