Wanting to relax from the stresses of student life, I decided to follow the infamous puddle waddlers at Campus Lake for an hour to see what I can learn about them. The following is what I discovered about our duck pals.
Ducks like to walk around… A LOT
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An American pekin duck runs happily Tuesday, April 2, 2024, around Campus Lake on LSU's campus.
Ducks like to socialize
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Black-bellied whistling ducks socialize with each other Tuesday, April 2, 2024, around Campus Lake on LSU's campus.
Ducks like to take in the scenery
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A goose spreads its wings Tuesday, April 2, 2024, on the Campus Lake on LSU's campus.
Ducks get thirsty
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A goose takes a sip of water Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the Campus Lake on LSU's campus.
Ducks have hygiene routines
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A mallard duck preens itself Tuesday, April 2, 2024, around Campus Lakes on LSU's campus.
Ducks like to go for a swim
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A goose splashes water at a pekin duck Tuesday, April 2, 2024, around Campus Lakes on LSU's campus.
Ducks like to nap after said swim
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An American pekin takes a nap Tuesday, April 2, 2024, around Campus Lakes on LSU's campus.