Ducks Can Hold Their Breath Longer Than Most People Expect
Mallard ducks can stay underwater for up to one minute, using special air sacs inside their bodies that act like tiny oxygen tanks. They also slow down their metabolism slightly to conserve energy while searching for food on the bottom of ponds.
💡 Fun detail:
Some diving-duck species can even stay submerged for three minutes—longer than most of us can comfortably hold our breath at the pool.
Source: National Geographic