Duck Living Her Best Life in Backyard Pool Has Everyone Smiling
This truly should not seem surprising, but ducks love pools. These outdoor aquatic attractions mimic their natural habitats, such as lakes and ponds. Larry, the duck, takes this love to the next level and won't leave the pool alone. She's found her spot, and she's not leaving.
The caption gives us some extra details: "I don't know what else to do to keep Larry out of the pool anymore. I guess I'll have to cover it. She really enjoys swimming in it, but I'm worried she might dirty the water, and I'm also afraid that the pool chemicals could be harmful to her." We've all been there, right?
@four_littleducks00 I don't know what else to do to keep Larry out of the pool anymore. I guess I'll have to cover it. She really enjoys swimming in it, but I'm worried she might dirty the water, and I'm also afraid that the pool chemicals could be harmful to her#loveducks#duck#mallards#cuteanimals#petsoftiktok
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It's clear from this clip that "swimming" in the pool makes her day as she zooms across the surface, splashing around like she's trying to walk on water.
TikTok audiences rooted for Larry and her claim to the watering hole. "I mean, maybe you just need to stay out of Larry's pool," @XxANTHONYxX suggested, with @Krystaln333 adding, "This is Larry's pool now."
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The Science Behind Why Ducks Are Built for Swimming
Ducks and other waterfowl have unique attributes because they live in three habitats: on land, in water, and in the air. Flying takes up a lot of energy, but many ducks migrate long distances and are expert flyers (domesticated varieties often can't fly at all, though). It's their webbed feet and special feathers that make them different from other birds.
Webbed feet certainly make water life possible, but other adaptations contribute. Feathers are key for flight and also protect against the cold. For ducks, that means drying quickly and maintaining a thick layer of down. Diving ducks can even hold their breath underwater with their extra lung capacity.
Ducks.org describes their swimming ability: "Designed primarily for paddling, their exceptionally strong legs are set back on the body, and their feet are large and webbed. While swimming, waterfowl push back and downward with their legs and feet to create forward thrust." You can tell from this clip that Larry has that part down.
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This story was originally published June 13, 2026 at 7:20 PM.