Watch Adorable Ducklings Over Come Their Fears

In this touching video, a mother duck leaps confidently from a pier into the ocean, but her tiny ducklings freeze at the edge, clearly nervous about the plunge. For several tense seconds, they huddle together, visibly hesitant — until one by one, they gather the courage to follow her, each jump a tiny act of bravery. It's a powerful and adorable moment that showcases more than just cuteness; it’s a glimpse into animal sentience — fear, hesitation, courage, and the will to overcome.

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If this doesn’t prove animal sentience; they have fear, they overcome it, they have courage, etc.. I do not know what does pic.twitter.com/IpVFEuF1HH

— Nature is Amazing ☘️ (@AMAZlNGNATURE) June 17, 2025