Leaving the nest isn’t easy, but these ducklings proved even the smallest can overcome big challenges. In 2000, a family of mallard ducks embarked on an epic journey. Their destination?

Easily the most recognizable and most widely known of all the ducks in North America, the mallard is a species that can be seen ... of mallards as they seek food and potential places to build nests ...

In 2000, a family of mallard ducks embarked on an epic journey ... She hopped out of their treetop nest and encouraged her babies to follow. The ducklings tumbled to the ground, ready for the ...