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Mandarin Duck

Aix galericulata

Photo by HemaShah
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For Koreans, mandarin ducks represent peace, fidelity, and plentiful offspring. Similar to the Chinese, they believe that these ducks mate for life. For these reasons, pairs of mandarin ducks called wedding ducks are often given as wedding gifts and play a significant role in Korean marriage.

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PublishedMay 22, 2016

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