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May 15, 2021 17 mins

Did you know ducks can be carnivorous? Or that they put on wacky mating displays? Or that some shed their feathers and become almost flightless until they grow back?
Australia has 17 species of native duck. Sadly, these species are in decline and their wetlands are also in danger.
In this episode, Birdlife Australia's Chris Purnell talks us through the fascinating and complex lives of ducks, and how we can help protect these precious birds.

Hosted  by Alexandra Keefe

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