An adaptation helps an animal escape danger, find food or raise a family. Animals' behaviors as well as their physical features may be adaptations. Examples of waterfowl adaptations include wings, webbed feet, the ability to dive and feathers. View full text of this story. This division is based on ducks' adaptations, mainly to water environments.
Dabblers are ducks that feed in shallow waters, dunking their heads under to find food.
Divers are ducks that swim and dive in deeper waters. Scientists can decide which group a duck belongs to by looking at adaptations such as body shape, feeding habits, flight and movement in water. View full text of this story. While many people enjoy seeing large animals in places like lakes and fields, smaller habitats can hide a surprising amount of life on a smaller scale. The lodge is a mini world for these animals.