Swan if a mate dies, the remaining swan will take up with another. The number of eggs in each clutch ranges from three to eight. The English word 'swan', akin to the German "Schwan", Dutch "zwaan" and Swedish "svan", is derived from Indo-European root "*swen" (to sound, to sing). Young swans are known as "swanlings" or as "cygnets"; the latter derives via Old French "cigne" or "cisne" (diminutive suffix -"et" "little") from the Latin word "", a variant form of "cycnus" "swan", itself from the Greek "kýknos", a word of the same meaning. An adult male is a "cob", from Middle
Robert Swan participate in clean-up projects with the aim of improving their immediate environment. Three young men from loveLife were chosen by Swan to become the first African crew in history to circumnavigate their own continent. Continuing on her journey towards the 2012 World Summit, Swan entered sailboat "2041" in the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race with the world's first sails made entirely from recycled plastic (PET) bottles. "2041" was crewed by industry leaders and teachers selected for their outstanding inspiration for young people. The sailboat finished 24th in the race. Swan was once again charged by the world leaders to continue his