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For example, when the French began to vaccinate ducks for H5N1, the U.S. and other countries banned imports of their H5N1-free poultry.

His inspiration appears more “childhood ducks” or novelty store rejects than, say, Rene Magritte or Lucian Freud.

"We had ducks and chickens, a couple of the ducks went lame and we did consult the vet, he thought it was because of lead contamination," added Robin.

Not so lucky, though, were the Muscovy ducks that graced the pond of the US ambassador's residence in Regent's Park, Winfield House.

While none of this year's shorts are as paltry as the odd ducks from the last two years of nominees, “I Am Ready, Warden” is the closest any 2025 documentary shorts come to abject exploitation.