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Re: Do swans smile?
By:The Regal Swan
Date: 15 August 2009
In Response To: Do swans smile? (Marc Balzac)

Hi Marc:

We're not sure that they have the complete facial muscles that humans have in emoting feelings. However, they certainly do have a different look in their eyes when they are feeding, bathing, and angry.

This may be a slight panting or a means to breathe since their nostrils are slightly on the top/side of their beak which could cause water to go into the nostril especially if there is a drenching rain. The Regal Swan

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Do swans smile? -- Marc Balzac -- 13 August 2009
Re: Do swans smile? -- The Regal Swan -- 15 August 2009