It's the first time since 1957 that white mute swans have arrived in Lakeland by plane. That was the year Queen Elizabeth II gifted two swans to the city.

Mute swans can also fly at speeds up to 55mph. The Mechanics of Landing on Water As shown in the video above, when swans come in for a landing, their wings are fully extended to create more air ...

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Lakeland’s beloved swans are welcoming some new residents, all the way from Chicago. Six white mute swans will be introduced to the local population, in an effort to ...

In an effort to introduce fresh genetics into the local swan population and diversify the gene pool, the City of Lakeland recently acquired six new white mute swans. According to the City of ...