Goose: Don’t compare me with roast duck. Even a dog can’t underestimate my fighting ability!

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Talking animals are so fun!

This issue of Animal Science

We get closer to the talking goose in 60 seconds!

Dongdongmiao was passing by the village and saw a goose standing at the door, looking like it was taking a walk.

Dongdong Meow: "Hey, you are too dedicated. Why don't you go to the pond to swim but still guard the gate?"

The goose raised its head and said, "We in the goose world are well-known as a security team. Every household in the village relies on us to guard the door!"

Dongdong Meow: "Is it true? How about letting me try it out?"

Dongdongmiao pretended to get in the door, and the goose immediately cackled, flapped its wings and pecked at Dongdongmiao.

Dongdongmeow: "Hey, it's just a joke, don't take it seriously!"

Goose: "Next time you see me, take a detour. I am here, but you are not."

Not only can geese swim, they are also the most loyal "gatekeepers" in the village.

As long as a stranger approaches, they will immediately sound a loud alarm and rush up to peck a few times without hesitation.

Sometimes, geese fight better than dogs.

Dongdongmiao looked at the group of geese chirping and praising themselves, and said with a smile: "You just rush out to peck at people, what's the trick?"

A goose said: "Skills? As long as you are brave enough, the enemy will run away."

Another goose rushed over and said, "Especially those cats. They were so scared that they even forgot to catch the fish."

Dongdongmeow: "Hey, I'm here to learn, not to be a joke!"

The geese in the village like to gather in groups, and from time to time they form a "geese square" in the yard and walk across the intersection in groups.

Passers-by gave way to the geese, who moved in unison, as if they knew the rules naturally.

"Dongdongmiao, line up and follow." The goose leader ordered, and Dongdongmiao had to obediently line up at the end.

Dongdongmiao muttered, "This goose is a bit too overbearing."

Popular Science Knowledge

1. Geese are extremely alert and territorial.

Geese have very sharp eyesight and hearing, and can quickly sense the approach of strangers. They have a strong sense of territory and will use loud calls and active attacks to drive away intruders and protect their homes.

2. The wings and beaks of geese are their "weapons".

The wings of geese are powerful and can generate considerable impact when flapping, and their sharp beaks can cause pain. When faced with a threat, they will spread their wings and stretch their necks to increase their deterrent power. Geese are large in size and weight, and can make loud calls when threatened, making them more combat-capable.

3. Geese have a strong sense of community.

Geese like to be in groups and act in unison, especially when migrating or foraging, they will naturally line up in a "V"-shaped queue to reduce air resistance and enhance team efficiency. And when geese encounter threats, the flock has strong collective defense behavior.

Review expert: Zhang Niya, associate professor of the Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Huazhong Agricultural University

Produced by: Dongdongmeow