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Black swanAge: 15 years Height: About 3 feet Weight: About 9 pounds Born: Fort Wayne Children's Zoo In the wild: They live in shallow areas of lakes, rivers and marshes in southern Australia. Family: Mothers lay 4-7 eggs, which hatch in 32-36 days. Parents raise the babies together. Babies stay with their parents for one year. Food: In the wild, water plants and small animals. At the zoo, trout chow, grain and vegetables. Fun fact: These swans are good swimmers, but they don't dive underwater. |
