*quacking sounds* That is the sound of ducks. Are you picturing these birds fishing or floating on a nice lake somewhere? A normal reaction to be sure -- but these ducks are different. They live on a grape grower’s land in South Africa. The Vergenoegd Lw Wine Estate is in Stellenbosch. And the ducks are employees of the winemaker. About 500 white, black and brown Indian runner ducks make their home on the grounds. They hunt and eat insects and other animals that can damage grape vines. The birds help protect the plants naturally. This saves the winemaker from having to use poisonous chemicals against such pests in his vineyard.
Title: Group of Ducks Helps Control Pests for South African Wine Maker
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reaction to be sure -- but these ducks are different.</span> <span data-start-time='28208' data-end-time='32854'>They live on a grape grower’s land in South Africa.</span> <span data-start-time='32854' data-end-time='38688'>The Vergenoegd Lw Wine Estate is in Stellenbosch. </span> <span data-start-time='38688' data-end-time='43542'>And the ducks are employees of the winemaker.</span> <span data-start-time='43542' data-end-time='52792'>About 500 white, black and brown Indian runner ducks make their home on the grounds. </span> <span data-start-time='52792' data-end-time='59500'>They hunt and eat insects and other animals that can damage grape vines.</span> <span data-start-time='59500' data-end-time='64000'>The birds help protect the plants naturally. </span> <span data-start-time='64000' data-end-time='73875'>This saves the winemaker from having to use poisonous chemicals against such pests in his vineyard.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div 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