Dear Old Dads Honor Fathers In Animal World
A cheerful tale notes that while many animal fathers disappear after mating, some stay to protect and even hatch their offspring, celebrating devoted dads across species and their surprising parental roles.
Ostrich Parents Share Nesting Duties and Night Watch
A light piece explains ostrich parenting with mother incubating by day and father taking night duties. When danger threatens, the father alerts with a cry to deter enemies, and if needed both parents may strike or chase intruders away.
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Gorilla Dads Ambitious Forest Fathers and Gentle Protectors
Gorillas are the largest apes with males up to six feet tall and about 500 pounds. Endangered status makes zoos vital for survival while experts estimate wild numbers are very low. Gorilla dads care for and defend the young, break up fights, and help build nests each night in trees.
Pygmy marmoset dads care for young amid tree did
The mother marmoset is relieved as the father assumes day care duties. Baby pygmy marmosets cling to his back while he travels between branches and return to the mother at mealtime.
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