Why ostriches on Father’s Day? Because male ostriches are more involved in the care and rearing of their young than many other wild animals. At night, the expectant ostrich dad sits on the eggs in the nest, his black plumage camouflaging him from predators. When the chicks hatch, papa ostrich teaches them how to forage for food and is their primary protector. Way to go, ostrich dad! We hope at least one of those baby ostriches remembers to call you today.
Papa was a flightless bird
Today in History
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Bridge to infinity
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On the Route of the Waterfalls
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Fallow deer, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England
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Swimming into the season
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International Moon Day
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World Lake Day in the Faroe Islands
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Thorrablot: The Icelandic midwinter festival
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Merry Christmas!
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International Chameleon Day
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Madame Sherri Forest, New Hampshire
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Serra de Tramuntana, Majorca, Spain
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It s National Camera Day. Get the picture?
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National Lighthouse Day
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Lavender fields on the Valensole Plateau in Provence, France
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The migrating monarchs of Michoacán
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Midsummer in Sweden
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Maybe we should be looking up
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Happy trails for the 21st century
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Happy Father s Day
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World Bee Day
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Glass footbridge in Zhangjiajie, China
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Celebrating World Olive Tree Day
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Autumn in Alaska
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Fallen but not forgotten
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Taking the scenic route to Sturgis
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Hallstatt, Austria
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This grizzly has Napping Day down
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West Cornwall Covered Bridge, Connecticut
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Short-eared owl
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The ‘Living Forest’ in Biscay, Spain
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