ZooMazing Nature | Wildlife Explorer on Instagram: "The first leap of life. 🦆💛🌳 Wood ducks nest high inside trees, where mothers protect their eggs from predators. But when the ducklings hatch, they must take a leap of faith — jumping from the nest to the ground, often from dizzying heights. Amazingly, their tiny, soft bodies absorb the fall, and they quickly follow their mother to the water. It’s one of nature’s most inspiring moments — courage from the very first day. Follow @zoomazingnatur