A real Mallard duck in the wild

LifeSpan: 8-12 years.

Diet: Wild ducks feed on a variety of grains and grasses, aquatic plants, and invertebrates, all naturally found in the wild

Habitat: Ducks' main habitat is areas of water like ponds, lakes, marshes, rivers, and even oceans.

Population: 32.3 million in North America

Fun Fact: All ducks have highly waterproof feathers. A duck's feathers are so waterproof that even when the duck dives underwater, the downy underlayer of feathers right next to the skin will stay completely dry.

Fun Fact: When there is more daylight, the ducks will lay more eggs.

Fun Fact: Ducks are outgoing, social animals who feel most at ease when they're in a larger group of other ducks.