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This commit introduces the initial version of the Duck Behavior Journal website. Key features include: - A homepage with navigation and featured articles. - Detailed guidelines section for manuscript submission. - Separate pages for featured articles such as "The Subtle Art of Puddle Jumping," "Quackonomics," and "Nibbling Nuisances." - Integration of Bootstrap and jQuery for enhanced UI and UX. - Custom styles defined in `styles.css`. - Static assets like images for the logo, hero section, and articles. This setup establishes the foundational structure of the journal's website, setting the stage for future content updates and enhancements.
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The Subtle Art of Puddle Jumping: An Ethological Study of Anas
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platyrhynchos - Duck Behavior Journal
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<h1 class="display-4">
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The Subtle Art of Puddle Jumping: An Ethological Study of Anas
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platyrhynchos
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<p class="text-muted">
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Dr. Quackmore Ducksworth, PhD; Mallory Featherstone, MSc; Prof.
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Waddle Paddleson, DSc
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<strong>Note:</strong> The full paper is available for download for
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subscribers only.
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<strong>Abstract:</strong> This study investigates the intricate and
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often overlooked behavior of puddle jumping in the mallard duck
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(Anas platyrhynchos). Through a series of observational sessions and
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experimental puddle manipulations, we aimed to decode the underlying
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motivations and techniques employed by these waterfowl. Our findings
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suggest that puddle jumping is not merely a recreational activity
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but a complex social behavior with implications for duck hierarchy
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and puddle ownership. This paper sheds light on the nuances of
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puddle jumping, offering a fresh perspective on mallard social
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dynamics.
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<hr />
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<h2>Introduction</h2>
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The mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos) is well-known for its
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ubiquitous presence in urban and rural water bodies. While much
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attention has been paid to their mating rituals and migratory
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patterns, little is known about their puddle jumping behavior. This
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study aims to fill this gap by providing a comprehensive analysis of
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puddle jumping, a behavior that, though seemingly trivial, plays a
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crucial role in the social structure of mallard communities.
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<h2>Methods</h2>
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<h3>Observational Study</h3>
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We conducted our study at Duck Park, a popular habitat for mallards.
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Over the course of three months, we observed 50 individual ducks
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engaging in puddle jumping. Observations were made during different
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times of the day to account for variations in behavior.
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<h3>Experimental Puddle Manipulations</h3>
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To understand the factors influencing puddle jumping, we created
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artificial puddles of varying sizes and depths. Ducks were then
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observed to see how these variables affected their jumping behavior.
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<h2>Results</h2>
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<p>Our observations revealed several key findings:</p>
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<strong>Size Preference:</strong> Ducks showed a clear preference
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for puddles with a diameter of approximately 50 cm.
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<strong>Depth Matters:</strong> Puddles with a depth of 5 cm were
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most frequently chosen for jumping.
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<strong>Social Dynamics:</strong> Dominant ducks often claimed the
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best puddles, leading to a hierarchical structure based on puddle
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ownership.
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<h2>Discussion</h2>
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<p>
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The results suggest that puddle jumping is not a random activity but
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a behavior with social and environmental significance. Dominant
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ducks appear to use puddle ownership as a way to assert their
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status, while subordinate ducks must wait for their turn or find
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lesser puddles. This behavior may also serve as a form of play,
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helping young ducks develop motor skills and social bonds.
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<h2>Conclusion</h2>
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Puddle jumping in mallards is a complex behavior influenced by
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puddle size, depth, and social hierarchy. Far from being a mere
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pastime, it plays a significant role in the social structure of duck
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communities. Future research should explore the long-term
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implications of puddle jumping on duckling development and social
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integration.
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<h2>References</h2>
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<ul class="list-unstyled">
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<li>
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Ducksworth, J. P., & Quackmore, A. (2022). The social lives of
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ducks: An overview. Journal of Avian Dynamics, 15(3), 123-134.
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</li>
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<li>
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Mallard, D. E., & Waddle, P. L. (2021). Water play in waterfowl: A
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comparative study. Ornithological Studies, 10(2), 89-101.
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