The Florida Game and Freshwater Fish Commission recently hired the University of Florida to research a problem with drastically declining duck populations in the state.  UF scientists quickly discovered that recent drought conditions have caused predators to raid duck nests at historic rates causing a catostrophic decline in duck populations.

As a solution, UF scientists genetically engineered a new species of duck to be more predator resistant.  Initial field tests proved the UF Ducks quite capable of defending their nests.  As a matter of fact, traditional predator populations are declining in the vicinity of the UF Duck nests.

The UF Ducks are much larger than the traditional ducks, measuring about 3 feet from bill to tail, and should  provide an interesting new game species.  However, these ducks demonstrate a disturbing tendency to attack hunters when agitated.  So hunters beware!