06/19/2023
Happy Father’s Day!
“Commitment” / When it comes to paternal love, emperor penguins are easily some of the most devoted fathers among wildlife. As soon as the mother lays her egg, the father tucks it beneath his brood patch to protect it—braving -40º degree weather and losing over a third of his body weight in the span of about two months. Once the egg hatches, both parents take turns venturing into predator-filled waters to feed and guard their baby for several months until the chick is finally grown. The love and devotion they clearly feel for their fuzzy little offspring brings life and warmth to an otherwise frozen landscape. Let’s keep fighting to make sure animal fathers like penguins can raise the next generation on a healthy planet. Happy Father’s Day, everyone!
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