Episode 07: Dr. Phil Lavretsky, UTEP. Mottled Duck Genetics

Written By Aaron Head
 

What exactly is a Mottled duck? Today we get down to the cellular level to answer many questions that will change your view of ducks forever… Today we are talking Duck Genetics! Why are mottled ducks non migratory? Did you know there are two different species of mottled ducks? What about Dusky Ducks? Dr. Phil Lavretsky is here today to answer all things duck genetics as it relates to mottled ducks. You don’t want to miss it!

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