LONDON -- It's long been an established fact that swans are World Of Single Jayeamong the most terrifying of beasts in the animal kingdom, but did you know that ducks are pretty badass too?

Don't doubt it, they are.

On Saturday, Adam Paylor from Reading, UK, shared a video of his German Shepherd Duke playing with a duck on the banks of Kennet and Avon Canal.

Just look how badass this duck is:

It's not entirely clear from clip whether the duck is enjoying himself or merely defending his territory from the large, hairy intruder, but either way it's certainly an impressive display of courage.

Never give up, duck.