Man walks pet duck 3km daily in Anhui

Sheng Yonggao walks his pet duck on the street in the city of Anqing, Anhui Province, Sept. 18, 2017. Sheng has been keeping the duck as his pet for three years. It has become a routine for Sheng to walk the duck 3 kilometers every day along the road near his home. [Photo: VCG]

A pet duck follows closely behind its owner Sheng Yonggao on the street in the city of Anqing, Anhui Province, Sept. 18, 2017. The duck has no lead, and walks obediently behind its owner. [Photo: VCG]

The pet duck is nicknamed Yaya, or "Ducky" in English, by its owner Sheng Yonggao in the city of Anqing, Anhui Province, Sept. 18, 2017. [Photo: VCG]

The walking of a pet duck draws passersby's attention in the city of Anqing, Anhui Province, Sept. 18, 2017. The pet duck has become a local celebrity. [Photo: VCG]