A pair of mallard ducks perch near rain puddles on the edge of the Rims overlooking Billings on Thursday afternoon.

A pair of mallard ducks swim along the edge of a frozen portion of the lake at Mountwood Park Friday morning. Ice is still covering portions of ponds and lakes in the region.

This year's survey shows significant increases in breeding populations of both mallard ducks and other duck species.

Officials of the department said that several of their Animal Service Officers took a call Friday morning before 8 a.m. regarding two baby ducks that were trapped in a storm drain.

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In captivity, though, and sometimes in nature, some lucky ducks survive much longer. The oldest Mallard on record reached the venerable age of over 27 years.

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