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Because they're birds, they have evolved to have feathers so that they can fly. Ducks are specially adapted so that the oil glands in their skin excrete oil which the ducks preen into their feathers, making them waterproof and providing adequate insulation. The feathers create the perfect coat to keep out any water from reaching their skin and seeping in.

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