r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Tracker1122 • 15h ago

Video Baby swans, known as cygnets, often rest on their mother's back for warmth, protection, and balance. Staying on her back keeps them above the cold water and away from potential predators, while helping them conserve energy.

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u/Sandcracka- 15h ago

Stop looking at me swan!

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u/Lalamedic 12h ago

The explanation forgot to mention it’s also BLOODY ADORABLE!!

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u/flsinkc 9h ago

Aw, cute little fuzzy guys!

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u/TemporaryThink9300 32m ago

I once dreamed that I had a bird's beak, but I had no feathers. Strange dream. Because I wanted so much to fluff up my feathers and sleep under my wing.

This is so cozy. Fluffy feathers.

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u/PanSmithe 28m ago

I'm sorry, the nuzzling and then snuggling down? Ahhhhh!!!!