Paddling along on Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

Published 11:43 am Thursday, June 6, 2024

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On Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, a brood of mallard ducklings paddle behind their mother. Mallards (Anas platyrhyncos) have a long, heavy body. They are strong flyers, reaching speeds more than 50 mph. Female mallards make the classic duck quack when vocalizing, notes USFWS.

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