Learn why daddy penguins keep their eggs warm on their feet while mom penguins go out to find food. A fun and simple explanation for kids aged 8.
Did you know that in some penguin families, it's the daddy penguins who take care of the eggs while the mom goes to find food? That's right! After the mommy penguin lays the egg, she leaves it with the daddy penguin. But penguin eggs are very special and need to be kept warm so the baby penguin inside can grow healthy.
The daddy penguin holds the egg on top of his feet and covers it with a special patch of warm skin called a 'brood pouch'. This way, the egg stays safe and warm, even in the very cold and snowy places where penguins live!
While the daddy is keeping the egg warm, the mommy goes out into the ocean to catch fish and other food. After some time, the mom comes back to help take care of the new baby penguin when it hatches. This teamwork helps penguin families survive in chilly environments.