How does the duck feather help the duck survive?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Mallards and other ducks (and swans, and geese) migrate yearly. During the winter, they fly south to warmer areas so that they can still live on open water and find food. They fly north again in the springtime.

Answer 3

Duck feathers differ from other bird feathers, and have a smooth design with a special oil on them which allows them to be waterproof ("water off a duck's back") This also helps keep them warm. Duck wing feathers also allow some ducks to fly, and fluffy down feathers under the waterproof layer keep the bird very warm in cold weather.

Answer 4

An adults feathers are naturally greasy, and that keeps the feathers waterproof. A duckling gets slightly waterproof from it's mothers grease when she is sat on it. But duckling feathers are never fully waterproof.

Answer 5

they fly away or they swim away or pray do god ... No. They duck!

Answer 6

Duck needs clean water for them to drink and to swim, and with a ready food source.

Answer 7

Ducks have webbed feet. This allows them to tread water easily. It also helps them to escape from predators.

Answer 8

1. because they couldn't fly when they need to migrate
2. they wouldn't have any warmth underwater
3. they'd get wet

Answer 9

why not? why do we have hair?

Answer 10

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