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Geese

Known for their distinctive "Honk!", geese are either gray (Anser), white (Chen), or black (Branta). Here you can find questions and answers about the various geese, their migration patters, size, weight, and more.

1,163 Questions

Why does she sell sea shells on the sea shore?

because she cant sell them on wall street

Is there a goose gun?

Yes, there are 10 gauge bolt action mossbergs that were designed to be reliable, powerful goose killers. There were also something called a punt gun, which actually was filled with black powder and glass, which is now illegal because of its effectiveness.

Can a goose break your arm?

Yes. He/she can break ribs too.

I'm pretty sure this isn't true. Although it is possible that a swan may break a human bone (although this must be already weakened!) this would be an exceptional case. The possibility that a bird that is significantly smaller and lighter being able to do the same is very unlikely (HJM Weir, 2010).

Why do geese keep other geese from their eggs?

The answer is quite simple. The eggs are her children and they belong to her...much the way a human mother protects her children.

What are some synthetic alternatives to goose down?

There are a few synthetic alternatives to goose down. One example is microfiber fill which compares to down. Another alternative to down is cotton stuffing which is also comparable to down.

What kind of shark can breath without moving?

yes a black canadian goose shark can. the must be high on seaweed.

What does it mean when a goose sits for hours on my lawn?

It could be tired and just resting, or it could be injured. Just leave it alone and allow it to do whatever it needs to do because it's a wild animal and you will scare it if you get too close.

Where do Canadian Geese live near?

they live in parks or some times go to a other place where they can live and find food

How many times do geese fly south?

depends on how many years the goose lives for...

What is a group of pengins called?

a group of penguins is called a colony.

What sound do geese make do they squack?

no geese dont squak geese make a kinda honking noise and i know that sounds weird:):):):):)

Are Canada geese and mallard ducks enemies?

Not at all. They get along pretty well. You will often see them hanging around together. However, you may see them chasing each other off, which in that case means, that one has invaded anothers territory.

How much does a raw goose egg weigh?

I have some goose eggs here and they weigh about 150 grams whereas what are termed large chicken eggs usually weigh around 60 grams.

What do you call baby geese?

A baby goose is called a gosling. The gosling follows behind the mother goose or the father goose. The father or male goose is called a gander.

The main reason that a flock of geese might fly together in V formation in order to avoid capture?

V formation helps lessen drag and allows the goose following another goose an easier flight. V form has nothing to do at all in avoiding being hunted.

What types of snacks can you feed a goose?

you might want to mainly give them cereal or bread those are the main ones

How can you prove mathematically not formation of shadow of bird flying in the sky?

If I understand you correctly, you are saying that a bird flying in the sky does not have a shadow. If this is the case, it is not true. Birds do have shadows. I have noticed shadows of birds flying overhead, like a hawk, for example.

I believe, that for small birds, the shadows are probably so small we just don't notice them.

Why don't ducks freeze in freezing water while swimming?

Well, this answer is true for penguins and I'd imagine the answer is practically similar for ducks.

The blood vessels leading to the feet are arranged to be countercurrent- the heat from the descending arteries is transferred to the ascending veins (which are cooler), so the feet remain at a cooler temperature than the rest of the body, stopping them from sticking to the ice.

What is the opposite gender for GEESE?

geese is the plural noun for that species

the male is called a gander

the female is called a goose