Explaining on Instagram: "Ducklings are born with a powerful instinct called imprinting, which causes them to follow the first moving object they see after hatching. 🦆😮 That “leader” is usually their mother, but it does not have to be. Ducklings have been known to follow humans, dogs, robots, or even shoes if those are the first things they encounter. Once imprinted, they will trail behind their chosen leader automatically. It is a survival mechanism meant to keep them close to protection, eve

He Grew Up With Ducks… And It’s Adorable 🐣🐶

Erica Goldstein on Instagram: "As soon as she heard duck babies she was ready to go find them 😂"

Pubewitty on Instagram: "Ducks are often associated with the fascinating behavioral process known as imprinting, a phenomenon that plays a crucial role in their early development. Imprinting occurs shortly after hatching, during a brief critical period when ducklings instinctively attach themselves to the first moving figure they recognize as a caregiver, usually their mother. This natural mechanism ensures survival by keeping the young close to protection, warmth, and food. What makes imprintin