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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March of the flowers
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Womens History Month
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There’s a dog in there somewhere
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Astrotourism at its finest
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Happy Hobbit Day
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Independence Day of the Bahamas
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200th anniversary of Brazilian independence
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Work out on your way to work
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Listening to the sea
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Independence Day
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American goldfinch
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A monster view in Scotland
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Fashion models of the avian world
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A glittering diamond in the rough
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Mountain hare hopping into Lunar New Year
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Atlanta Botanical Garden
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Walking among the giants
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A festival of lights in India
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Sea Otter Awareness Week
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Badlands National Park in South Dakota
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Castle on a hill
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Bridge of Hillsborough County
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Don’t look down
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Porto, Portugal
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Happy Independence Day!
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Almond trees in full bloom, California
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A dying breed of tree thrives in an American park
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A sizzling summit hides in the clouds
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Lei Day
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Ruins of a royal temple