From communication to courtship, head bobbing is an important part of duck behavior and gives us a really interesting glimpse into the world of ducks. So just why do ducks bob their heads?

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The Scientist spoke with the lead author on the paper, Leiden University animal behavior researcher Carel ten Cate, to learn more about these unique ducks and what their unexpected ability reveals ...