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Do you know all these loon facts?

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Do you know all these loon facts?

Date: 07/17/2018 | Source: http://cottagelife.com

Did you know that there are actually multiple species of loons in Canada? Also, their body is actually shaped in a different way than a duck! Cottage Life said, "Their feet are farther back on their body, they have longer bills, and sit lower in the water than ducks do." Loons have four calls - how many have you heard over the lake this year? 

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