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Domestic duck

Anas platyrhynchos domesticus & Cairina moschata momelanotus

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Domesticated ducks are ducks that are raised for meat, eggs and down. Many ducks are also kept for show, as pets, or for their ornamental value. Almost all of the varieties of domesticated ducks are descended from the Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), apart from the Muscovy Duck (Cairina moschata) for more : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_duck

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PublishedJuly 28, 2013

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