Did you know that hooded mergansers wear googles? Well, kind of. These diving ducks have a clear, extra eyelid, called a nictitating membrane that helps them stay safe while hunting prey underwater.
Photo: Female hooded merganser courtesy of Rick Cameron/Creative Commons.https://flic.kr/p/EXyiWK
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12-18-16
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