Aylesbury, Muscovy, Wigeon & Bahama Pintail

In the wild, ducks that are hatched in trees or high buildings are able to fall long distances without harm.

We have over five different types of duck here at Noah's Ark: Aylesbury, Muscovy, Wigeon, Bahama Pintail, Indian Runner.

The Muscovy's name derives from muskduck, and it was originally a native of the South American tropics, then domesticated there by the Indians, before being brought to Europe by the Spanish. They were found to thrive in the colder climate.

Springing into flight from the water's surface, Wigeon ducks require no running take-off.

To avoid predators like foxes, ducks head for water or fly (but Aylesbury ducks cannot fly more than a few feet). Wild ducks have very strong breast muscles, so are efficient flyers and can cover very long distances in migration.

Bahama pintail ducks do almost everything as a couple or as a group. Their bonding is unlimited in the wild since they need each other to survive.

An extraordinary looking duck, their feet are not brought, as other ducks, under the middle of the body, but are placed much farther behind. This means that to bring the duck's centre of gravity over the point of support (its feet) the duck must assume an erect attitude, like that of a penguin.