Ducks are not as long-lived as geese. The average life span of a domestic duck is 10 years or less. As a general rule, the larger breeds of duck have the shortest life spans. Seldom do they live beyond five to seven years of age.
1. of or pertaining to the side; situated at, proceeding from, or directed to a side: a lateral view. 2. pertaining to or entailing a position, office, etc., that is different but equivalent or roughly equivalent in status, as distinguished from a promotion or demotion: a lateral move.ateral is and adjective, with the meanings of 1) of or pertaining to the side 2) coming from the side 3) aimed towards the side 4) moving from side to side, moving in a sideways manner. blapath Â· 9 years ago. Thumbs up. 2. Thumbs down. 0. Comment. Add a comment.
Horizontal Undulatory Progression or Lateral Progression for short. This method of movement is accomplished by the snake lashing it's body back and forth causing lateral waves that force longitudinal motion. To put it another way: They go forward by moving sideways.