Duolingo users noticed the app's mascot is looking sick in its icon and speculated why this may be happening.

A Duolingo spokesperson told Distractify: "The melting Duo you see is a new app icon that learners will see for a limited time. If learners have the latest version of the Duolingo app downloaded ...

Duolingo declared its famous mascot, Duo the Owl, dead, fueling speculation online about the language learning app's future plans.

Duolingo has replaced its social media profile photos and app icon to an image of the dead owl, with Xs for eyes.

Duolingo declared its famous mascot, Duo the Owl, dead, fueling speculation online about the language learning app's future plans.

Duolingo has replaced its social media profile photos and app icon to an image of the dead owl, with Xs for eyes.