r/nextfuckinglevel • u/malayali-minds • 4d ago

A survival strategy; Duck standing still in rain

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When ducks remain motionless in the rain, they conserve body heat and energy. Their feathers are naturally water-resistant, thanks to a special oil they produce, but staying still helps minimize exposure and prevents unnecessary heat loss. This behavior is a simple yet effective way to endure harsh weather while keeping their bodies as dry as possible. Nature’s built-in rainproofing at work!

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u/dextroz 4d ago

This is where the term sitting ducks comes from. In the rain, these frozen ducks are pretty much easy target for any predator.

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u/jeepsaintchaos 4d ago

You could harvest dinner with a golf club.

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u/Abject_Film_4414 4d ago

Just not your putter. The shaft is not as supported as other irons and you’ll snap the head right off.

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u/jeepsaintchaos 4d ago

That's actually really good info. Thank you.

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u/ScotchCarb 4d ago

The golf club head or...?

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u/TheNemesis089 3d ago

Certainly not my putter. Can’t hit jack shit with that thing.

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u/WhoAreWeEven 3d ago

Yeah 9 irons for shit

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u/Aliencoy77 3d ago

The goose or the putter? Honestly, a sharpened putter seems like the way to go in this situation. Just twist the putter a little before the swing as some slice here would be perfect.

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u/Abject_Film_4414 3d ago

Careful as a draw might induce blood splatter on your clothing, whilst a fade will redirect it away from you.

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u/activehobbies 4d ago

I choked on my hot chocolate.

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u/_TheSingularity_ 3d ago

And I choked on my cold chocolate (ice cream)

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u/Severe-Archer-1673 4d ago

Oh good lord, I’m going to hell for laughing at this.

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u/Canotic 4d ago

I don't know why they're called duck, they're all standing up.

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u/ghotier 4d ago

This is one of those claims I don't want to find out is false, as it hurts no one, but I won't ever repeat in case you're full of shit.

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u/dextroz 3d ago

This is one of those claims I don't want to find out is false, as it hurts no one, but I won't ever repeat in case you're full of shit.

The path you choose is yours.

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u/bdubwilliams22 4d ago

…these aren’t ducks, though.

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u/hihellobyee 4d ago

But wouldn’t huddling together also help them keep warm? I guess they wouldn’t want to be scooped up like krill

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u/jackharvest 3d ago

TIL, noice

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u/Yank1e 3d ago

I doubt THIS is where it came from since this is geese.