Two male flamingos have adopted a chick after successfully hatching an egg together at San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California. Earlier this year, the same-sex bird couple impressed zookeepers with their parenting skills after they were given a dummy egg to sit on. Eventually, the specialists gave them a real egg, which hatched in September and is now “thriving”. In a social media post, the zoo said that the flamingo couple “has perfected their fatherly duties by alternating brooding responsibil

Baby flamingos, often splash their feet into the water as a playful behavior and a way to practice their swimming skills. This splashing helps them get accustomed to the water and can be a form of exercise that strengthens their legs and prepares them for more complex movements later on. It also helps them cool off and can be part of their social interactions with other flamingo chicks. 🎥 by @forrest.galante | We Need This