Animals

There are between 900.000 and 1,2 million during the breeding season. The mallard is probably the most numerous duck species.

Males live up to 7 years, females for an average of 15 to 22 years.

Once lost, it’s gone forever.

The rear flipper is attached to the pelvic rim so that seals cannot point it downward and use it for walking.

They can be found from Alaska to northern Mexico.

They are also fully independent, feeding on nutritious yolk in sacks, which are attached to their bellies.

Most of those that end up on plates are decapods, i.e. crabs, lobsters, shrimp and crayfish.

Dogs tend to be poisoned because they often bite or lick cane toads. Exposure to the toxin can cause drooling, loss of coordination, head shaking and convulsions.