Ep. 140 – Black Duck, Mallard, or a Hybrid? It’s More Complex Than You Thought

MONTHLY SPONSORS Old Timer Knives - https://www.theoldtimer.com Savage Arms - https://savagearms.com Weatherby - https://weatherby.com Morton Buildings - https://mortonbuildings.com Duck Club Bourbon - https://duckclubbourbon.com Dr. Phil Lavretsky dives into the latest scientific findings on the prevalence of mallard hybridization with black ducks, mottled ducks, Mexican ducks, and what to look for when identifying hybrids. We also learn that rumors of the demise of the American Black Duck due to mallards have been greatly exaggerated. Phil delivers the good news in the field of genetics. Please subscribe, rate, and review the DU Podcast and contact the DU Podcast via email at [email protected] with recommendations or questions. www.ducks.org/DUPodcast