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| − | }}The '''turtle duck''' is a [[Fauna in the World of Avatar|creature]] that lives in ponds throughout [[Earth|the world]]. It has an inclination for the warm weather of the [[Fire Nation]], |
+ | }}The '''turtle duck''' is a [[Fauna in the World of Avatar|creature]] that lives in ponds throughout [[Earth|the world]]. It has an inclination for the warm weather of the [[Fire Nation]],<ref name="tumblr">{{Cite web |url=https://atla-lore-archive.tumblr.com/post/170399150265/creature-turtle-ducks-this-animal-is-a-cross |title=''The Lost Lore of Avatar Aang'' - Creature: Turtle-ducks |accessdate=2019-8-16 |publisher=Tumblr }}</ref> but can also be found in the [[Earth Kingdom]], as well as [[Avatar Korra Park]] in [[Republic City]].<ref name="RepublicTour">{{Cite web |url=http://www.nick.com/games/legend-of-korra-welcome-to-republic-city.html?xid=5KOR_LOKTu |title= ''Welcome to Republic City'' |accessdate=2012-04-20 |date=April 20, 2012 |publisher=Nickelodeon}}</ref> |
== History == |
== History == |
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| − | When [[Zuko]] was a child, he and his mother, [[Ursa]], would sit together by the edge of a pond in the [[Fire Nation Royal Palace]] and feed the turtle ducks with bits of bread. When Zuko imitated how his sister, [[Azula]], fed the turtle ducks by throwing a loaf of bread at one of the ducklings, the mother duck bit his leg in retaliation. Ursa gently pulled the duck from Zuko's leg and placed it back in the water. The mother and her turtle ducklings subsequently swam away.<ref name="ZA">{{Cite episode|1|207}}</ref> |
+ | When [[Zuko]] was a child, he and his mother, [[Ursa]], would sit together by the edge of a pond in the [[Fire Nation Royal Palace]] and feed the turtle ducks with bits of bread. When Zuko imitated how his sister, [[Azula]], fed the turtle ducks by throwing a whole loaf of bread at one of the ducklings, the mother duck bit his leg in retaliation. Ursa gently pulled the duck from Zuko's leg and placed it back in the water. The mother and her turtle ducklings subsequently swam away.<ref name="ZA">{{Cite episode|1|207}}</ref> |
Several years later, after he had returned to the Fire Nation, Zuko revisited the same pond to feed the small creatures like before. However, when Azula arrived to speak with him, the turtle ducks swam away hastily, disturbed by her presence.<ref name="A">{{Cite episode|1|301}}</ref> |
Several years later, after he had returned to the Fire Nation, Zuko revisited the same pond to feed the small creatures like before. However, when Azula arrived to speak with him, the turtle ducks swam away hastily, disturbed by her presence.<ref name="A">{{Cite episode|1|301}}</ref> |
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| + | Following the rescue of [[Hakoda]] from [[Gilak]]'s clutches, [[Team Avatar]] prepared a celebratory meal featuring dishes from all [[four nations]]; [[Toph Beifong|Toph]] prepared braised turtle duck, representing the Earth Kingdom.<ref name="NS3">{{Cite comic|NS3}}</ref> |
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== Anatomy == |
== Anatomy == |
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+ | The turtle duck has a duck's head, neck, and tail, but the body, shell, and legs of a turtle. Its neck, tail, and most of its head are light brown or beige in color. A dark brown stripe runs from its bill back over its head. Its shell is dark green and its scaly underside is light green or off white. |
== Behavior == |
== Behavior == |
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| − | The turtle duck tends to be calm and gentle, however, if one is provoked, or a mother's baby is endangered, it will attack the offender by pecking them with its sharp beak. The turtle ducks also flee from anything perceived as a threat. |
+ | The turtle duck tends to be calm and gentle, however, if one is provoked, or a mother's baby is endangered, it will attack the offender by pecking them with its sharp beak. The turtle ducks also flee from anything perceived as a threat.<ref name="ZA" /> |
== Connection == |
== Connection == |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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* [[Desna and Eska|Eska]] used "turtle duck" as a pet name for [[Bolin]] during their relationship.<ref name="SL">{{Cite episode|2|202}}</ref> |
* [[Desna and Eska|Eska]] used "turtle duck" as a pet name for [[Bolin]] during their relationship.<ref name="SL">{{Cite episode|2|202}}</ref> |
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| + | * To be a "sitting turtle duck" is the ''Avatar'' equivalent of the phrase being a "sitting duck". Bolin used this term to refer to [[Korra]]'s flat-footed stance while teaching her the [[pro-bending]] style of [[earthbending]].<ref name="ALW">{{Cite episode|2|102}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | * [[Bryan Konietzko]] drew turtle duck boats for an ''Avatar'' tribute exhibition based on swan boats from [[Wikipedia:Ueno Park|Ueno Park]], envisioning them as an available form of recreation in |
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| + | * Turtle ducks also inhabit man-made bodies of water, such as [[Firelight Fountain]] in [[Ba Sing Se]].<ref name="tumblr" /> |
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| ⚫ | * [[Bryan Konietzko]] drew turtle duck boats for an ''Avatar'' tribute exhibition based on swan boats from [[Wikipedia:Ueno Park|Ueno Park]], envisioning them as an available form of recreation in Republic City.<ref name="BK">{{Cite web |url=http://bryankonietzko.tumblr.com/post/112732303027/turtle-duck-date-night-this-is-my-piece-for-the |title= Turtle-duck Date Night |date= March 4, 2015 |accessdate = March 4, 2015 |author = [[Bryan Konietzko|Konietzko, Bryan]] |publisher= Tumblr}}</ref> |
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| + | * [[Earth Monarch|Earth Queen]] [[Hou-Ting]] complained about one of the topiaries in her garden looking more like a turtle duck than the preferred eel swan.<ref name="EQ">{{Cite episode|2|303}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Revision as of 02:41, 25 November 2019
The turtle duck is a creature that lives in ponds throughout the world. It has an inclination for the warm weather of the Fire Nation,[1] but can also be found in the Earth Kingdom, as well as Avatar Korra Park in Republic City.[2]
History
When Zuko was a child, he and his mother, Ursa, would sit together by the edge of a pond in the Fire Nation Royal Palace and feed the turtle ducks with bits of bread. When Zuko imitated how his sister, Azula, fed the turtle ducks by throwing a whole loaf of bread at one of the ducklings, the mother duck bit his leg in retaliation. Ursa gently pulled the duck from Zuko's leg and placed it back in the water. The mother and her turtle ducklings subsequently swam away.[3]
Several years later, after he had returned to the Fire Nation, Zuko revisited the same pond to feed the small creatures like before. However, when Azula arrived to speak with him, the turtle ducks swam away hastily, disturbed by her presence.[4]
Following the rescue of Hakoda from Gilak's clutches, Team Avatar prepared a celebratory meal featuring dishes from all four nations; Toph prepared braised turtle duck, representing the Earth Kingdom.[5]
Anatomy
The turtle duck has a duck's head, neck, and tail, but the body, shell, and legs of a turtle. Its neck, tail, and most of its head are light brown or beige in color. A dark brown stripe runs from its bill back over its head. Its shell is dark green and its scaly underside is light green or off white.
Behavior
The turtle duck tends to be calm and gentle, however, if one is provoked, or a mother's baby is endangered, it will attack the offender by pecking them with its sharp beak. The turtle ducks also flee from anything perceived as a threat.[3]
Connection
As the name implies, this animal is a cross between a duck and a turtle. Duck is an umbrella term for the common water fowl, which includes geese and swans. Turtles are ancient reptiles that have been around since the Triassic period, and there are two to three hundred species of turtles in existence today. The combination of two aquatic animals makes it a great swimmer.
Trivia
- Eska used "turtle duck" as a pet name for Bolin during their relationship.[6]
- To be a "sitting turtle duck" is the Avatar equivalent of the phrase being a "sitting duck". Bolin used this term to refer to Korra's flat-footed stance while teaching her the pro-bending style of earthbending.[7]
- Turtle ducks also inhabit man-made bodies of water, such as Firelight Fountain in Ba Sing Se.[1]
- Bryan Konietzko drew turtle duck boats for an Avatar tribute exhibition based on swan boats from Ueno Park, envisioning them as an available form of recreation in Republic City.[8]
- Earth Queen Hou-Ting complained about one of the topiaries in her garden looking more like a turtle duck than the preferred eel swan.[9]