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In Response To: Re: Why the name "mute swans"? (The Regal Swan)

Hi John:

Great question. Actually the name "Mute" is a misnomer. The swans are not mute (i.e., deaf and cannot vocalize). However, in comparison with all other species, the Mute Swans are the least vocal and therefore, someone named them "Mutes". The Regal Swan
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