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Warm Ducks in the Cold Arctic

Common Goldeneyes are able to stay a toasty 105 degrees even in the icy Arctic Ocean.

Aired 11/14/2012 | Rating NR

Nature

Warm Ducks in the Cold Arctic

Clip: Season 31 Episode 4 | 1m 22s

Common Goldeneyes are able to stay a toasty 105 degrees even in the icy Arctic Ocean.

Even in the depths of the Arctic winter, Common Goldeneyes stay a toasty 105 degrees inside their dense feathers. Their challenge is to prevent all that warmth from escaping into the icy water through their naked legs and bid, webbed feet. "An Original DUCKumentary" premieres Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 8/7c (check local listings).

Aired 11/14/2012 | Rating NR

Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...

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