# @conservancyswf on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DQIIzLegVMu
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/37384624-conservancyswf-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/da9b428799.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-10-22T21:47:49.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Conservancy of SWFL (@conservancyswf) — https://gondola.cc/conservancyswf

## Caption

Check out this transformation! 🦆

Black-bellied whistling ducks are known for their long legs and whistling call. 3 out of the 4 ducklings were admitted to our von Arx Wildlife hospital because they were found orphaned. The fourth Black-bellied whistling duck was actually a transfer from CROW - Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc.

When other wildlife rehab centers have a single duckling, the staff will reach out to other rehab centers so that the duckling is not raised alone. This is best practice for multiple reasons. Ducks are a flock species and find safety in numbers. They also are very social and need companionship for their metal well-being. This is very important in wildlife rehab because it promotes healing, reduces stress and encourages natural behavior.

## Stats

- **Views:** 794
- **Likes:** 217
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 5

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Noa Rahat | @noarahat2003 | https://gondola.cc/noarahat2003 | Photographer |
| Noa Rahat | @noarahat2003 | https://gondola.cc/noarahat2003 | Videographer |
| Conservancy of SWFL | @conservancyswf | https://gondola.cc/conservancyswf | Account Manager |

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