Mute Swan have a feeding technique known as 'up-ending'. Their long neck allows them to forage for food off the bottom of the pond with less effort

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Mute Swan have a feeding technique known as 'up-ending'. Their long neck allows them to forage for food off the bottom of the pond with less effort than diving

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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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