Title: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: Kris G. on 16-Jun-10, 08:02:16 PM
Good dads make the going easier, as we recognize Father's Day, Sunday, June 20. That's true in the animal kingdom also where some dads' flare for parenting can make the difference between life and death.
Role model: Red fox
Reason: The male of the species makes an attentive father, especially in the first month after birth. While females nurse the cubs, the fathers carry hunting duties and bring food to the den every four to six hours. But fathers do more than deliver the bacon, they plays with their pups, too. As they get older and stronger he teaches them to hunt and hide from predators. Meal service ends when the pups reach three months in age.
Some refuges where you may spot him: Seatuck Refuge, NY; Innoko Refuge AK; Missisquoi Refuge, VT; Stewart B. McKinney Refuge, CT.
Role model: Great horned owl
Reason: While his mate warms their clutch of eggs, the male owl catches small rodents to feed both him and her. Once the eggs hatch, he hunts for and feeds the whole family.
Some refuges where you can look for him: Target Rock Refuge, NY; Pea Island Refuge, NC; Bosque del Apache Refuge, NM; Wertheim Refuge, NY; Aransas Refuge, TX; Tallahatchie Refuge, MS.
Role model: Ruddy duck
Reason: Unlike many of his duck buddies who spend their time courting and playing the field, the male ruddy duck shares responsibility for his young.
Some refuges where you may spot him: Malheur Refuge, OR; San Pablo Bay Refuge, CA; Pea Island Refuge, NC; Montezuma Refuge, NY; Muleshoe Refuge, TX.
Role model: Greater flamingo
Reason: Flamingos tend to mate for life and the male helps feather his mate's nest. He then takes turns with her sitting on it. When their single egg hatches he shares childrearing duties.
Some refuges where you may spot him: Aransas Refuge, TX Archie Carr Refuge, FL; Arthur M. Loxahatchee Refuge, FL; Cedar Keys Refuge, FL; Caloosahatchee Refuge, FL.
Role model: Barking tree frog
Reason: The male makes a distinctive contribution to parenting. He sticks close by until the eggs are hatched preventing them from drying out by dousing them with urine.
Some refuges where you may spot him: Carolina Sandhills Refuge, SC; Pocosin Lakes Refuge, NC; Santee Refuge, SC.
Role model: Red fox
Reason: The male of the species makes an attentive father, especially in the first month after birth. While females nurse the cubs, the fathers carry hunting duties and bring food to the den every four to six hours. But fathers do more than deliver the bacon, they plays with their pups, too. As they get older and stronger he teaches them to hunt and hide from predators. Meal service ends when the pups reach three months in age.
Some refuges where you may spot him: Seatuck Refuge, NY; Innoko Refuge AK; Missisquoi Refuge, VT; Stewart B. McKinney Refuge, CT.
Role model: Great horned owl
Reason: While his mate warms their clutch of eggs, the male owl catches small rodents to feed both him and her. Once the eggs hatch, he hunts for and feeds the whole family.
Some refuges where you can look for him: Target Rock Refuge, NY; Pea Island Refuge, NC; Bosque del Apache Refuge, NM; Wertheim Refuge, NY; Aransas Refuge, TX; Tallahatchie Refuge, MS.
Role model: Ruddy duck
Reason: Unlike many of his duck buddies who spend their time courting and playing the field, the male ruddy duck shares responsibility for his young.
Some refuges where you may spot him: Malheur Refuge, OR; San Pablo Bay Refuge, CA; Pea Island Refuge, NC; Montezuma Refuge, NY; Muleshoe Refuge, TX.
Role model: Greater flamingo
Reason: Flamingos tend to mate for life and the male helps feather his mate's nest. He then takes turns with her sitting on it. When their single egg hatches he shares childrearing duties.
Some refuges where you may spot him: Aransas Refuge, TX Archie Carr Refuge, FL; Arthur M. Loxahatchee Refuge, FL; Cedar Keys Refuge, FL; Caloosahatchee Refuge, FL.
Role model: Barking tree frog
Reason: The male makes a distinctive contribution to parenting. He sticks close by until the eggs are hatched preventing them from drying out by dousing them with urine.
Some refuges where you may spot him: Carolina Sandhills Refuge, SC; Pocosin Lakes Refuge, NC; Santee Refuge, SC.
Title: Re: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: gayle on 16-Jun-10, 10:05:48 PM
I am sure there are many other examples of good dads I have seen two in the bird world.
The thick-billed murre nests on rocky cliffs in Hudson Bay and other places. The female incubates the single egg. The male brings food and when the chick is a few weeks old, the male, in the water below the cliff, calls to the chick and induces it to leap from the cliff. The male attends to the chick and teaches it the ways of the murre. The female, whose job is done, flies off in a great flock with other females!
The female jacana, found in Central America and throughout the Southern Hemisphere, is more extreme. She lays the eggs and splits! Dad does all the rest!
Gayle
The thick-billed murre nests on rocky cliffs in Hudson Bay and other places. The female incubates the single egg. The male brings food and when the chick is a few weeks old, the male, in the water below the cliff, calls to the chick and induces it to leap from the cliff. The male attends to the chick and teaches it the ways of the murre. The female, whose job is done, flies off in a great flock with other females!
The female jacana, found in Central America and throughout the Southern Hemisphere, is more extreme. She lays the eggs and splits! Dad does all the rest!
Gayle
Title: Re: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: Donna on 16-Jun-10, 10:09:22 PM
I am sure there are many other examples of good dads I have seen two in the bird world.
The thick-billed murre nests on rocky cliffs in Hudson Bay and other places. The female incubates the single egg. The male brings food and when the chick is a few weeks old, the male, in the water below the cliff, calls to the chick and induces it to leap from the cliff. The male attends to the chick and teaches it the ways of the murre. The female, whose job is done, flies off in a great flock with other females!
The female jacana, found in Central America and throughout the Southern Hemisphere, is more extreme. She lays the eggs and splits! Dad does all the rest!
Gayle
The thick-billed murre nests on rocky cliffs in Hudson Bay and other places. The female incubates the single egg. The male brings food and when the chick is a few weeks old, the male, in the water below the cliff, calls to the chick and induces it to leap from the cliff. The male attends to the chick and teaches it the ways of the murre. The female, whose job is done, flies off in a great flock with other females!
The female jacana, found in Central America and throughout the Southern Hemisphere, is more extreme. She lays the eggs and splits! Dad does all the rest!
Gayle
:o amazing!
Title: Re: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: MAK on 16-Jun-10, 10:41:47 PM
:wow:
Title: Re: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: gayle on 16-Jun-10, 11:09:35 PM
I do have photographs of the two species, but the forum is being obstinate tonight. I will try again tomorrow!
Gayle
Gayle
Title: Re: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: dale on 17-Jun-10, 01:40:49 AM
Great horned owl - While his mate warms their clutch of eggs, the male owl catches small rodents to feed both him and her. Once the eggs hatch, he hunts for and feeds the whole family.
the screech owls we saw in Chris' box seemed to do much the same.
I wonder which of the owls do it like that.
What's particularly interesting to me is how Archer really did NOT know what the devil to do with those hatchlings...and then he sort of did.
Now, ducklings.
Title: Re: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: Carol P. on 17-Jun-10, 07:38:32 AM
Role Model: Kaver, Tiercel, male Peregrine Falcon
Reason: While female (Mariah) incubates the eggs, Kaver hunts to feed both he and Mariah. When Mariah is not incubating, Kaver takes over. Sometimes he doesn't want to stop. Mariah stares at him and eventually he gets the idea...........
OK. Who's next to continue the "Reason". :happy:
Reason: While female (Mariah) incubates the eggs, Kaver hunts to feed both he and Mariah. When Mariah is not incubating, Kaver takes over. Sometimes he doesn't want to stop. Mariah stares at him and eventually he gets the idea...........
OK. Who's next to continue the "Reason". :happy:
Title: Re: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: MAK on 17-Jun-10, 07:40:47 AM
Role Model: Kaver, Tiercel, male Peregrine Falcon
Reason: While female (Mariah) incubates the eggs, Kaver hunts to feed both he and Mariah. When Mariah is not incubating, Kaver takes over. Sometimes he doesn't want to stop. Mariah stares at him and eventually he gets the idea...........
OK. Who's next to continue the "Reason". :happy:
Reason: While female (Mariah) incubates the eggs, Kaver hunts to feed both he and Mariah. When Mariah is not incubating, Kaver takes over. Sometimes he doesn't want to stop. Mariah stares at him and eventually he gets the idea...........
OK. Who's next to continue the "Reason". :happy:
He does a good job taking over when Mariah gets injured. :clap:
Title: Re: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: Donna on 17-Jun-10, 08:04:37 AM
Role Model: Kaver, Tiercel, male Peregrine Falcon
Reason: While female (Mariah) incubates the eggs, Kaver hunts to feed both he and Mariah. When Mariah is not incubating, Kaver takes over. Sometimes he doesn't want to stop. Mariah stares at him and eventually he gets the idea...........
OK. Who's next to continue the "Reason". :happy:
Reason: While female (Mariah) incubates the eggs, Kaver hunts to feed both he and Mariah. When Mariah is not incubating, Kaver takes over. Sometimes he doesn't want to stop. Mariah stares at him and eventually he gets the idea...........
OK. Who's next to continue the "Reason". :happy:
Kaver: The best Falcon dad...a great protector...always on guard..fed kids more than needed...QTP2T...prey wrangler...carried more than his weight..and I miss him so much! :heart: Happy Father's Day Kaver..(where ever you are) :crying:
Title: Re: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: Shaky on 17-Jun-10, 08:17:46 AM
That first pic is of Tybropa Cree.
Title: Re: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: Donna on 17-Jun-10, 08:40:50 AM
That first pic is of Tybropa Cree.
OOPSIE....Now how could I mix those 2 up? :stupid:
Title: Re: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 17-Jun-10, 08:53:07 AM
That first pic is of Tybropa Cree.
OOPSIE....Now how could I mix those 2 up? :stupid:
'Cause he looked extraordinarily like Kaver...
Title: Re: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 17-Jun-10, 09:01:38 AM
(http://rfalconcam.com/gallery/processed/MainCamera_LowRes/20100523/MainCamera_LowRes_20100523-130500.jpg) (http://rfalconcam.com/gallery/processed/MainCamera/20100523/MainCamera_20100523-130500.jpg)
And, for a first time Dad, Archer has proven to be a great provider even if babysitting still makes him a little nervous!
Kaver is what every peregrine Dad should aspire to be...and Archer is well on his way !
And, for a first time Dad, Archer has proven to be a great provider even if babysitting still makes him a little nervous!
Kaver is what every peregrine Dad should aspire to be...and Archer is well on his way !
Title: Re: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: Carol P. on 17-Jun-10, 09:08:10 AM
That's why I made Kaver the Peregrine dad role model. :happy:
Title: Re: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: huddiecat on 17-Jun-10, 10:01:44 AM
Carol, it makes me sad when I think of Kaver. Definitely, the top Peregrine dad role model!!
Okay, I know most people don't like the American Crow, but...
Role model: a 12-14 year old American Crow known as Droop-wing Noba
Reason: Last fall when the breeding female, mom, went down and one of the "kids" was "shot in the wing and unable to fly. The dad, aka breeding male, took care of him. The kid could not fly, so dad stayed near him and brought food for him. This went on for almost a month until we were able to capture him.
Okay, I know most people don't like the American Crow, but...
Role model: a 12-14 year old American Crow known as Droop-wing Noba
Reason: Last fall when the breeding female, mom, went down and one of the "kids" was "shot in the wing and unable to fly. The dad, aka breeding male, took care of him. The kid could not fly, so dad stayed near him and brought food for him. This went on for almost a month until we were able to capture him.
Title: Re: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: Carol P. on 17-Jun-10, 10:12:36 AM
Carol, it makes me sad when I think of Kaver. Definitely, the top Peregrine dad role model!!
Okay, I know most people don't like the American Crow, but...
Role model: a 12-14 year old American Crow known as Droop-wing Noba
Reason: Last fall when the breeding female, mom, went down and one of the "kids" was "shot in the wing and unable to fly. The dad, aka breeding male, took care of him. The kid could not fly, so dad stayed near him and brought food for him. This went on for almost a month until we were able to capture him.
Okay, I know most people don't like the American Crow, but...
Role model: a 12-14 year old American Crow known as Droop-wing Noba
Reason: Last fall when the breeding female, mom, went down and one of the "kids" was "shot in the wing and unable to fly. The dad, aka breeding male, took care of him. The kid could not fly, so dad stayed near him and brought food for him. This went on for almost a month until we were able to capture him.
I really like Crows! So intelligent and wonderful family units. They are quite incredible!
and I've learned so much from Suzanne and Don about Crows. :happy:
Title: Re: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: huddiecat on 17-Jun-10, 10:32:42 AM
Oh Carol, thank you! Yes, they really have a wonderful family structure, with aunts and uncles and big brothers and big sisters all helping mom, dad and the new babies.
Title: Re: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: margaret on 17-Jun-10, 10:48:04 AM
Role Model: Kaver, Tiercel, male Peregrine Falcon
Reason: While female (Mariah) incubates the eggs, Kaver hunts to feed both he and Mariah. When Mariah is not incubating, Kaver takes over. Sometimes he doesn't want to stop. Mariah stares at him and eventually he gets the idea...........
OK. Who's next to continue the "Reason". :happy:
Reason: While female (Mariah) incubates the eggs, Kaver hunts to feed both he and Mariah. When Mariah is not incubating, Kaver takes over. Sometimes he doesn't want to stop. Mariah stares at him and eventually he gets the idea...........
OK. Who's next to continue the "Reason". :happy:
Kaver: The best Falcon dad...a great protector...always on guard..fed kids more than needed...QTP2T...prey wrangler...carried more than his weight..and I miss him so much! :heart: Happy Father's Day Kaver..(where ever you are) :crying:
:heart:Another reason to honor Kaver: without Kaver, there would be no Freedom, and without Freedom, there would be no Archer AND no babies this Father's Day! These babies all began with Kaver!
Title: Re: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: Annette on 17-Jun-10, 10:54:09 AM
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:heart: Another reason to honor Kaver: without Kaver, there would be no Freedom, and without Freedom, there would be no Archer AND no babies this Father's Day! These babies all began with Kaver!
That is so true.Title: Re: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: MAK on 17-Jun-10, 10:56:45 AM
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:heart: Another reason to honor Kaver: without Kaver, there would be no Freedom, and without Freedom, there would be no Archer AND no babies this Father's Day! These babies all began with Kaver!
That is so true.:heart: :good post: :heart:
Title: Re: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: gayle on 18-Jun-10, 09:54:21 PM
Here are the Dad thick-billed murre in the sea at the bottom of the cliff.
Gayle
Gayle
Title: Re: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: Donna on 18-Jun-10, 10:00:07 PM
Here are the Dad thick-billed murre in the sea at the bottom of the cliff.
Gayle
Gayle
That's a rather nice pic gayle, thank you. :clap:
Title: Re: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: gayle on 18-Jun-10, 10:28:54 PM
Try as I might, after reducing the size of the image, I am unable to post my photograph of the mottled Jacana so just look it up in wikipedia!!!
But as several others have mentioned, the best dad that we all knew was Kaver!
Gayle
But as several others have mentioned, the best dad that we all knew was Kaver!
Gayle
Title: Re: A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day
Post by: Donna on 19-Jun-10, 06:41:03 AM
Try as I might, after reducing the size of the image, I am unable to post my photograph of the mottled Jacana so just look it up in wikipedia!!!
But as several others have mentioned, the best dad that we all knew was Kaver!
Gayle
But as several others have mentioned, the best dad that we all knew was Kaver!
Gayle
Indeed, I :heart: him and as a matter of fact, I had a dream about him last night. I have suet feeders and I heard this commotion outside. I went to look out the window and there on a branch above the feeder, was Kaver. It was so real and when I woke up, I was at my bedroom window. Most people won't share their dreams for fear of :stupid: what others will say but I have some dillies and some of mine could land me in the :silly: assylum. Ask Janet!! :secret2: I will say though, most of my dreams are about animals. I have to stop telling hubby about them, he's ready to put me away. :-[ ;)