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news El Financiero 2026-06-20

Viral Duck 'Merlín' Sparks Concern Over Pet Duck Purchases and Abandonment

The recent viral fame of a duck named Merlín, seen wearing a Mexican national team jersey, has animal welfare groups concerned about a potential rise in impulse purchases and subsequent abandonment of pet ducks.

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