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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Zelenci Nature Reserve, Slovenia
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A path into history
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Infant Sumatran orangutan, Indonesia
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The largest living organism on Earth
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Listening to the sea
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International Kissing Day
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Arbor Day
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Into the woods
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Here we honor the women who ve served
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Penguin Awareness Day
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Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles, Bavaria, Germany
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Black grouses lekking
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Oymyakon, Russia
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Lavender field, Hertfordshire, England
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Mount Segla, Senja Island, Norway
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Celebrating World Water Day
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Happy birthday, Saguaro National Park
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Celebrating Yi Peng
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Nha Phu Bay, Nha Trang, Vietnam
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Fall Astronomy Week
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Salt evaporation ponds on the island of Gozo, Malta
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Womens History Month
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Four little birds sitting in a tree…
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Bohemian waxwings in Canada
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Take the plunge into 2021
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The Pearl of Siberia
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Happy New Year!
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Working for that cliffside view
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Vacuum Chamber 5 at Glenn Research Center
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Midnight sun
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