What kind of duck is Aflac?
Consequently, is the Aflac a duck?
It turns out that it's not a duck or a goose, but a raccoon wearing lots of makeup. So AFLAC decided to offer the role to a young struggling raccoon just out of Julliard. Wow, talk about uncovering a Hollywood secret. It's a duck, Linda, a white domestic duck.
Accordingly, why does Aflac use a duck?
Making a Name for Aflac. The Aflac Duck was created to increase the company's name recognition in the United States. “Insurance” was changed to “assurance” as the result of a gentleman's coin toss between our former CEO and the head of a Wisconsin insurance company of the same name.
Originating in Beijing, China (originally called Pekin) around 2500 B.C., white Pekin ducks are a calm, hardy breed. Although raised predominantly as a “table” or meat bird, Pekins do make wonderful pets and laying ducks. They are docile, friendly and can lay between 150-200 large white eggs per year.