Happy Father's Day! In honor of all the wonderful dad's out there, we're celebrating some of the best fathers of the animal kingdom.
Emperor Penguins are one of the best dads in the animal kingdom because after the females lay their egg, the males incubate the egg for up to four months! During this time the males do not eat and must endure sub-zero temperatures. All this dedication is why we think Emperor Penguins have earned the title of Best Animal Dad!
Scientists say birds evolved from dinosaurs, and this Kiwi looks like it's showing its ancestry. Is this hatchling, with its bald patches, pointy beak, and leathery feet creepy or cute? Let me know which you think!
-Sally Squeeps
This sugar glider is so sweet I can see how you'd mistake him for cake ingredients.
Kiwis lay the largest egg in relation to their body size of any species of bird in the world! According to the San Diego Zoo, "one egg might reach up to 20 percent of its mother's weight."
Now that is one squeemongus egg!
Mammals aren't the only cute creatures out there! Baby Crocodiles are arguably very cute, however, most of them grow up to be humongous, deadly predators. Are Crocodiles cute reptiles, or creepy monsters? What do you squeeps think?
- Sally Squeeps
It's an exciting time for Skipper and Ping, two male Emperor penguins who live at the Berlin zoo. They have been longing for an egg of their own and now, they finally have one. This is by no means the only gay penguin - or animal - couple in the world, but that doesn't make their story any less special. Here it is.
Last week you squeeps voted in the face off between Chameleons and Turtles, and the shellies won! So don't be shy widdle tortoise, come out of your shell and celebrate your victory!
- Sally Squeeps
