01 September 2012 10:24 | By Francis Whittaker
Animals of the month: August 2012

Hungry duck

Duck swallowing frog (© Mircea Costina / Rex Features;)
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A hungry Hooded Merganser duck is lucky it didn't croak when it indulged in an unusual snack. Staying away from its usual prey of small fish and insects, the duck caught a bullfrog by the leg and, after a lengthy struggle, managed to swallow the poor amphibian whole.

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