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Re: Why the name "mute swans"?
By:The Regal Swan
Date: 11 June 2009
In Response To: Why the name "mute swans"? (john lawler)

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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Why the name "mute swans"? -- john lawler -- 11 June 2009
Re: Why the name "mute swans"? -- The Regal Swan -- 11 June 2009