A FATHER Emperor penguin withstands the Antarctic cold for 60 days or more to protect his eggs, which he keeps on his feet, covered with a feathered flap.
During this time he doesn't eat at all.
Most father penguins lose about 11kg while they wait for their babies to hatch.
Afterwards they feed the chicks a special liquid from their throats.
When the mother penguins return to care for the young, the fathers go to sea to eat and rest.
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Father Penguins care for chicks
A FATHER Emperor penguin withstands the Antarctic cold for 60 days or more to protect his eggs, which he keeps on his feet, covered with a feathered flap.
During this time he doesn't eat at all.
Most father penguins lose about 11kg while they wait for their babies to hatch.
Afterwards they feed the chicks a special liquid from their throats.
When the mother penguins return to care for the young, the fathers go to sea to eat and rest.
corsinet.com
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