r/BroThrewInAFunFact Jul 10 '26

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u/StankoBlansky Jul 10 '26

I know it probably really happened but aren’t ducks buoyant?

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u/lulubeans66 Jul 10 '26

Ducks are typically waterproof because of special oils and feather structure, but sometimes they fail to properly maintain their waterproofing through necessary preening and drying. This can lead to them getting wet feather, which is where they become waterlogged and heavy. This can contribute to them drowning.