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.
latÂ·erÂ·al. adj. 1. Of, relating to, or situated at or on the side. 2. Of or constituting a change within an organization or hierarchy to a position at a similar level, as in salary or responsibility, to the one being left: made a lateral move within the company.dv. 1. laterally-to or by or from the side; such women carry in their heads kinship knowledge of six generations depth and extending laterally among consanguineal kin as far as the grandchildren of second cousin. 2.