They have engineered two robotic versions of mallard ducks: a flying drone and a swimming robot, with mechanics that mimic the realistic movements of the birds' legs. The swimming version ...

Researchers focused on two taxidermy-preserved mallard ducks, engineered as both flapping and swimming drones. Mimicking ducks’ leg movements, the swimming drones are claimed to enable realistic ...

Unlike mallards, black ducks have a dark blue speculum with black ... Courtship starts with head-bobbing and, if that goes well, escalates to swimming, bumping, nipping, and chasing both on ...

TAMPA, Fla. -- Looking to recapture some of last week's magic -- in which a mallard duck appeared on the field in a 48-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers-- the Tampa Bay Buccaneers enlisted the ...

The team explains: "The latest developments in the project focus on two taxidermy-preserved mallard ducks, engineered as both flapping and swimming drones. "The swimming version replicates the ...

Often seen as merely a bonus duck to those seeking mallards, the gadwall—aka gray duck or squarehead—deserves plenty of respect and admiration. They decoy nicely, offer a challenging shot on ...