Fun Facts
- Geese mate for life, but may look for another mate if one dies (Sayre).
- The male is called a gander, while the female is called a goose. They look alike (Kurki).
- Baby geese hatch in the spring, and are called goslings (Kurki).
- Goslings are able to leave the nest, walk, and swim within 24 hours of hatching (Kurki).
- Adult geese can fly more than 40 mph, and they fly in a V shape to conserve energy and maintain eye contact (Kurki).
- They can also sleep while paddling one foot, which makes them swim in a circle! (Sayre).
