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Swans

Swans are large waterfowl that are some of the biggest. Closely related to ducks and geese, they are famed for their majesty and beauty and are part of the history and mythology of numerous cultures.

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Can rainwater drown a duck?

Not if you let your foot off of its head.

What is the average hand span of a man?

The average hand span of a man is 3.5 inches across and 7.6 inches in length.

What diseases can swans catch?

swan is acually a type of malaria diseaz it can catch.

What are swans known for?

Identified by their white feathers and long necks, swans are known as a symbol of beauty, grace and tranquility. Because they mate for life, swans are also often associated with loyalty and love.

What predators eat mute swans?

In public parks swans could be eaten by

a) A fox

b) A dog

c) If a sleeping or nesting swan was laying down then a wolf could attack it. While flying, a 2metre long wing eagle could take down a swan

Are Trumpeter swans valuable to humans?

We like looking at the ones we have here but swan populations were never large enough to support any sort of commercial activity.

What is a sheiks bevy?

A sheik is the leader of an Arab village or family. A bevy is a large gathering of people of a particular type. If this is for a crossword, I would assume it has something to do with his family or village, considering they are a large gathering.

Why did the seven swans swim?

The seven swans-a-swimming represents the seven fold gifts of the Holy Spirit. Prophesy, serving, teaching, exhortation, contribution, leadership and mercy

Do seagulls fish in the sea or rock pools?

both but usually in the sea as they don't like to get to close to people

How many babies can a swan have?

Swans have 4 to 7 babies in their life

Is the white swan extinct?

No, Swans are protected in the UK and we have Swans on almost every lake, canal or river.

Where are pictures of trumpeter swans?

Pictures of trumpeter swans can be found through a quick image search. They can also be found in text books and other books about animals.

What is a cygnets father called?

A cygnet is a baby swan. A male swan is called a cob.

Why do people live in the duck moo?

people, as you so call them prefer to live in the duck moo because they love the fact that their cows have inbred with their ducks. DUCK-MOO

Where do duck live?

Ducks are freshwater birds. They like places where the food is easy to get to, there is a good nesting spot, and there aren't any dangerous predators. A duck's habitat is waters and moist places and where it is warm. Ducks live in many different countries, depending on the species' preferred climate. All ducks like to nest in places that will make sure that it is hard for people to see them, and for predators to harm them and their children who may or may not be hatched out of their eggs that their mother has laid.

Do mute swans commit crimes?

Yes, but a) no CCTV footage can detect these offenders in action and b) when they are apprehended by police, no amount of coersion will make them confess.

Does a swan swim respectfully?

I don't know about respectfully. But a swan is quite able to swim gracefully!

Swans chase geese and ducks.

What are the black swans' prey?

Black swans do not have prey. They are herbivorous, feeding mainly on aquatic weeds and algae.

What adaptations does an Australian black swan have?

Adaptations of the Australian Black swan are:

  • fine grooves along their bills whic help grip the underwater plants on which they feed
  • very long necks able to extend deeper into the water than those of other waterfowl, allowing them to feed on vegetation in deeper water
  • extra vertebrae in their necks - between 22 and 25 - to give them greater flexibility
  • one of the parent birds is always grounded by moulting to protect the nest: the pen (female) moults first and does not regain her flight feathers until the cob (male) begins to moult
  • webbed feet for swimming

Is it illegal to kill a swan?

It is illegal to kill a swan in the UK as they are property of the Queen. They are protected under the Wildlife Act.