Mandarin Duck: 90 Days From Egg to Survival | The Great Leap From the Tree

High inside a hidden tree hollow beside a forest lake, a Mandarin Duck family begins an extraordinary 90-day journey from fragile eggs to young ducks preparing for life in the wild. The female lays her eggs one by one, usually at daily intervals, before carefully incubating the entire clutch. After hatching, the tiny ducklings face an incredible first challenge: leaving the safety of the tree hollow and jumping down to follow their mother. Once they reach the water, the ducklings must learn to swim, forage, hide from predators, and remain close to their mother. As the days pass, their feathers develop, their wings become stronger, and they prepare for their first flights. This wildlife story follows the Mandarin Duck life cycle, egg laying, incubation, hatching, tree-hole nesting, the ducklings’ first leap, maternal care, chick development, and the journey from egg to survival. #MandarinDuck #AixGalericulata #MandarinDuckLifeCycle #FromEggToSurvival #Ducklings #TreeHollowNest #WaterBirds #BirdLifeCycle #WildlifeDocumentary