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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National Aviation Day
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Welcome to the Hoh
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Decorated gate of the Royal Palace of Fez, Morocco
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Protecting wildlife today and tomorrow
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Fat Bear Week
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Lion cubs, South Africa
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Ministry of Fun Santa School
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Just a couple of yellow-billed hornbills
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Rock formations at Sedona, Arizona
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Penguins can t fly!
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Poppies in bloom
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Don’t get lost in there
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Ceremony Hall at Sweden s Icehotel
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Churún Merú waterfall in Venezuela
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Poppies for Armistice Day
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Audubon Christmas Bird Count
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Shark Fin Cove, California
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Have fun storming the castle
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Let’s have a ball
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Kochelsee in Bavaria
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Black History Month
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National Take the Stairs Day
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Green sea turtle on World Oceans Day
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Balloons and camels are two ways to catch a ride here
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Road to Sa Calobra, Majorca, Spain
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