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DUCKS

Ducks can fly with speeds of up to 50
km. (30 miles) per hour. In addition,
they keep on changing direction to

protect themselves from predators. When they
need to dive into water, they do it so fast that it
becomes extremely difficult for hunters to hunt
them down.

ELEPHANT’S LONG TRUNKS

The trunks of elephants contain 50,000
muscles. When needed, these muscles contract,
making it possible for the elephant to push even
the heaviest of loads. The trunk, at the same time,
can perform such delicate tasks as collecting pea
seeds and cracking them open in the elephant’s

mouth. The trunk, which is practical in so many
ways, can also be used as a long finger, a trumpet
or a loudspeaker. The trunk can hold about 4 litres
(7 pints) of water for drinking or showering the
body.

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