Category Archives: Interesting Facts

Do a duck’s feet freeze in the winter?

We were listening to the radio this morning on the way to school and we heard a story about a Wisconsin duck that lost its feet due to frost bite. Someone actually printed new feet for him on a 3D printer and he can walk again.  Here’s a link to the story.  http://wbay.com/2016/04/18/phillip-the-duck-fitted-with-new-feet-from-3d-printer/

                

This story reminded me of an interesting fact that I learned about Canadian Geese. You would think Canadian Geese fly to a warmer place in winter, right? Well, most do, but some stay. When they stand in the snow you would think they would get frostbite, but they don’t. They take all the blood out of their feet and move it to their upper body. That’s cool!