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Why Do Ducks Have So Much Fat?

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Ducks are remarkably adapted for aquatic life, and a defining feature of their physiology is their significant fat layer. This isn't a sign of poor health but a crucial evolutionary strategy for survival, serving multiple purposes from insulation against cold water to providing a concentrated energy reserve for long flights and periods of food scarcity.