Even if it is not the father's day, it is still worth mentioning the best dads in the animal kingdom. A dad is someone that the whole family could rely on, and although many animal dads typically do not care for their young, some of them do.

Usually, the mothers do the caring of their offspring while the dads move on and find another mate. But not for these animals that take care of their kids. Some of them even get pregnant and not their partners, isn't it amazing? 

Well, here are some of the great dads in the animal kingdom that you should know:

Arctic Wolf

Also known as polar wolf, a wolf dad helps in taking care of their pups. They are very protective and attentive to their mates and pups. Generally, wolves are just some of the animals that are paired for life and it is most likely that only the alpha male and female of the pack mate.

The whole pack then helps raise the pups while the father guards the den and hunts for food. After five months since birth, the pups are now ready to travel with the whole pack, according to the World Wildlife organization (WWF).

Emperor Penguins

Emperor penguins are a good dad and the best-known wildlife father of all. They begin their duty as a father even before their offspring are born because it is his job to keep the egg safe and warm as the mother goes on to two-month-long journey to feed.

According to WWF, the father penguins balances the egg on his feet in the harsh Antarctic winter while protecting the egg with his brooch. He does this for two long, arduous months without eating just until the female returns and makes his journey to the sea and feed.

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Mountain Gorilla

Mountain gorillas or silverback gorillas lead a cohesive family and defends the females and offspring from any threat by charging and beating their chests. Their role as dads is to support the infants during times of weaning and as part of the offspring's socialization.

Although the bond between the silverback fathers and their offspring is less showcased, they can be motherly too especially after the premature death of the mother where the baby gorilla is still one or two years old. The fathers step in and forge a strong bond with their young.

Pygmy Marmoset

For pygmy marmoset's case, the whole family pitch in to take care of the young. They live in small groups and usually consists of parents and several sets of offsprings. They are considered to be the smallest monkeys in the world weighing only on average of four ounces.

They usually give birth to twins that weigh only half an ounce. Mothers take care of their babies and the fathers help as well and they are very attentive.

Seahorses

Male seahorses break all the rules and go to the extreme of getting pregnant and giving birth to their offsprings. The mother seahorse deposits her eggs into the pouch of the male seahorse which then fertilizes the eggs and incubates them until he gives birth. According to WWF, this cycle happens after 20-28 days of pregnancy.

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