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Male eagle who cared for rock like an egg gets a chance to be real dad to orphaned chick

Some animals are just natural parents. While mothers are better known for being attentive caregivers, sometimes it’s the males of the species who prove to be very caring dads. Like Murphy, a bald eagle at ...

Male swan takes babies under his wing after the death of their mother

In nature, it’s usually the mother of the species who will take care of her young, instinctively taking newborns into her care and raising them. It’s less common for the father to be as involved ...

Orangutan dad steps up to care for his daughter after mother’s death

If there’s one constant throughout the animal kingdom, it’s a mother’s love for her children. It’s commonly known that the mom will naturally care for their newborns, feeding them and giving them means for survival. ...

Dad who didn’t want a dog now tucks her into bed every night

When families talk about possibly getting a dog, it’s often dad who is the lone holdout, saying he’ll be the one doing all the work… only to end up being the most loving toward the ...

Dad builds a ‘stick library’ for his local park so the dogs always have something to fetch

There’s nothing like taking your dog for a day out in the park. There’s so much room to run around and play—and best of all, plenty of free sticks for playing fetch. But finding just ...