Penguin dads play a very important role in taking care of their baby penguin before it hatches from the egg. Here’s how they do it:
- The dad penguin gently holds the egg on his feet. This keeps the egg warm and safe from the cold ground.
- He covers the egg with soft feathers, like a cozy blanket, to keep it warm and protected from the cold air.
While the dad is keeping the egg nice and warm, the mom penguin swims far into the ocean.
- She swims out to catch lots of fish.
- The fish will be food for her and the baby penguin when it hatches.
This teamwork helps the baby penguin grow safely inside the egg and makes sure the family has enough food to eat.