Two male flamingos at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park successfully hatched a chick after being given a fake egg to practice on, showcasing same-sex parenting in wildlife.
This pair has perfected their fatherly duties by alternating brooding responsibilities, which reflects the care and commitment same-sex couples can demonstrate in parenting roles.
Fascination with bird hatching is common; notable past instances include two male griffon vultures and a same-sex penguin couple that successfully raised chicks after receiving dummy eggs.
Zoo director Ted Fox emphasized the evolution of parenting skills in birds when assessing potential foster parents, with the San Diego flamingos demonstrating exemplary care during their incubation.
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