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Mallards are less likely than many other waterfowl species to show signs of disease and can be infected without appearing sick.

From Washington Post • Jun. 8, 2022

Mallards lounge on rocks and ducks lazily float along.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2018

It doesn’t even lock you out while driving, a design decision I cursed when my Reddit-addicted video producer seated next to me started browsing "Malicious Advice Mallards" uncontrollably while I was flying down the 101.

From The Verge • Jun. 12, 2014

Mallards, teals and pintails are common on the Somerset Levels but according to Grahame Madge, the floods will have made it difficult for them to feed.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2014

By selecting the large eggs for hatching and by liberal feeding, it is easy to increase the size of Mallards to such an extent that they resemble small Rouens rather than wild Mallards.

From Ducks and Geese by Lamon, Harry M.