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Wild Geese
A single goose is called a goose. This is a general term for both male and female. More than one goose are called geese. This is a general term for both male and female. A single male goose is called a gander. More than one male goose are called ganders. A single female is called a dame. More then one female are called dames. A male or female young goose is called a gosling. Geese together on the ground is a gaggle Geese when in flight are called a skein.
People who live in goose populated areas will often find themselves having to stop their cars while the geese, who are either oblivious to the traffic or think they own the road cross the street at their own slow pace.
Geese often take over a field or yard becoming a nuisance to the property owner as their waste builds up and gets all over everything. They often become territorial over the home they claim. Adult geese will protect their baby goslings from anything they think may be a threat to them.
A couple of adult geese and their goslings. In a flock of geese the adults all share the responsibility of looking after the babies. A baby goose is called gosling.
A couple of adult geese and their goslings. Goslings can swim as soon as they hatch from their egg. They are known as precocial animals, which are young that are relatively mature from the moment of birth or hatching.
A couple of adult geese and their goslings. Adult males, called ganders, tend to be larger than the females. A female is simply called a goose.
A flock of geese with their goslings hanging out close to the road.
A flock of geese with their goslings hanging out close to the road.
Adult geese with their goslings.
Adult geese with their goslings.
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