Ducks are not as long-lived as geese. The average life span of a domestic duck is 10 years or less. As a general rule, the larger breeds of duck have the shortest life spans. Seldom do they live beyond five to seven years of age.
1. of or pertaining to the side; situated at, proceeding from, or directed to a side: a lateral view. 2. pertaining to or entailing a position, office, etc., that is different but equivalent or roughly equivalent in status, as distinguished from a promotion or demotion: a lateral move.ateral is and adjective, with the meanings of 1) of or pertaining to the side 2) coming from the side 3) aimed towards the side 4) moving from side to side, moving in a sideways manner. blapath Â· 9 years ago. Thumbs up. 2. Thumbs down. 0. Comment. Add a comment.
Typically, lateral refers to the outer side of the body part, but it is also used to refer to the side of a body part. For example, when referring to the knee, lateral refers to the side of the knee farthest from the opposite knee. The opposite of lateral is medial. 2.