Interesting Facts about Swans

• Swans live up to their reputation of being very beautiful birds. Their elongated, curved necks and white feathers stand out amongst the lakes they reside on.
• Swans can sleep on either land or the water. They have the option of sleeping while standing on one leg or while floating in the water.
• Swans can actually fly. They are among the largest flying birds and need about 30 yards to become airborne.
• In the wild, swans can live to be over 20 years old!