Hi there! Let's talk about baby swans, called cygnets, and why their soft, fluffy feathers get wet easily.
Baby swans have very soft feathers that feel like fluff. These feathers are not like the feathers of grown-up swans because they don't have a special oil that keeps water away. You know how when you play in the rain, your clothes get wet? It's the same with baby swans' fluffy feathers—they soak up the water like a sponge.
Adult swans have a special oil on their feathers that helps keep them dry and warm. They spread this oil by using their beak. But baby swans are too little to do this properly, so their fluff gets wet more easily.
That’s why when you see little fluffy baby swans swimming, their feathers look wet. But don’t worry, as they grow up, their feathers get stronger and keep them dry just like raincoats!