Learn why daddy penguins keep the egg warm on their feet while the mommy penguins go out to find food. A fun and easy explanation for kids!
Did you know that daddy penguins take care of the baby penguin egg in a very special way? When the mommy penguin lays an egg, she needs to go out to find food. But the egg must stay warm so it can grow into a baby penguin!
So, the daddy penguin holds the egg on top of his feet and covers it with a special flap of skin called a "brood pouch." This keeps the egg cozy and warm, even when it's very cold outside. This way, the egg doesn’t touch the freezing ground and can stay safe and warm until it hatches.
While the daddy penguin keeps the egg warm and safe, the mommy penguin is busy hunting for fish to bring back and feed their baby when it hatches. This teamwork helps baby penguins grow strong!