Students can delve deeper into various types of ducks, their habitats and omnivorous diets, the life cycle of a duck, and ...

The mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) is considered one of the most beautiful birds in the world. This is because of its stunning plumage, which is made up of an array of colors that you can't help but ...

Ethan Daniels, a 12-year-old cancer patient, speaks with Aaron Horowitz, the co-founder and CEO of Sproutel, who designed "My Special Aflac Duck." AP ATLANTA — A plush, robotic duck may soon become a ...

In the fall, I like to search wild places in hopes of finding birds that are migrating through central Ohio. The other day, I stumbled on a small flock of ducks, part of a species that lives in Ohio ...

MACON, Ga. — Dozens of bright yellow ducks hit the water on Saturday, each sponsored by supporters hoping to snag the $2,500 grand prize for the fastest duck. Participants raced their rubber ducks in ...

Two children’s cancer centers in the U.S. plan to use robotic ducks designed by Aflac to comfort kids while they receive treatment, Engadget reports. In honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness ...

ATLANTA — A plush, robotic duck may soon become a fixture in the world of children who have cancer — a social robot that can be silly, happy, angry, scared or sick just like them, and help them cope ...

I was nestled in a blind I had placed near a small pond. Through a tiny port in my hideout I saw a drake wood duck winging my way. Like a maple leaf in the wind, the wood duck — dressed in his ...