L E T ' S C H E E R FO R AN I M AL D AD S ! We learn a lot about animal moms giving birth to babies and nursing them. But animal dads are also hard at work, keeping their babies safe, helping moms build homes, and doing lots of other important jobs!
Poison frogs live in South America. Both parents keep close watch over their babies.
POISON FROG
DADS CARRY TADPOLES ON THEIR BACKS TO GET THEM SAFELY TO WATER!
Dad guards the eggs until they hatch into tadpoles. Then he carries them on his back to water where they can swim!
EMPEROR
PENGUIN DADS DON ' T EAT FOR 2 MONTHS WHILE THEY KEEP THEIR EGGS WARM !
Emperor penguins live in Antarctica. After Mom lays one egg, she leaves to hunt for food. Dad keeps the egg warm by resting it on his feet and pressing it against his belly! When Mom returns, she takes over so that Dad can finally eat!
