Researchers focused on two taxidermy-preserved mallard ducks, engineered as both flapping and swimming drones. Mimicking ducks’ leg movements, the swimming drones are claimed to enable realistic, ...

Indeed, it’s hard to believe this is not a taxidermy duck. In 2020, it sold for $2,400 at auction due to its pristine condition, coupled with the brothers’ long-lasting legacy in the decoy world.

Almost a year ago, the drones first took flight. Now, these taxidermy birds are taking their adventures to the water to study ducks and geese behavior without disturbing nature. Hassanalian ...