What Can Ducks Teach Us?

Young ducks crossing a street

On my way to an 8 o'clock class recently, this young team of ducks crossed over three lanes of traffic to get to the other side. Thank goodness, they made it safely across the street.

On a sadder note, one early Saturday morning, I was driving down a street in town and came upon a male duck who was circling his mate who had been hit by a car and lay in the street. He nudged her with his bill, but she didn't stir. Finally, the police arrived and carried her off the street to the sidewalk. The male duck followed and circled the box she was put into. It was heartbreaking to watch.


Ducks are determined, loyal, and work in teams. They can teach us many things about life.

Five things ducks can teach us.

Buttercup gets a new foot in this video: