Female Mallards contribute to the species' preservation by laying eggs and raising ducklings. They are a familiar sight in many water bodies worldwide

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Female Mallards contribute to the species' preservation by laying eggs and raising ducklings. They are a familiar sight in many water bodies worldwide and a significant part of the waterfowl community.

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