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.
Consequently, the lateral move provides a career path for employees, training, and new experiences for employees when job promotions are not available. 1  A lateral move provides advantages for an employee. In a lateral move, the employee: 1  gains new knowledge and skills by performing a different job that requires new skills and provides different responsibilities. 2  overcomes boredom and dissatisfaction by having a new and different job with changed responsibilities, tasks, and coworkers, and possibly new customers and clients.