Fatherhood in the wild

Father fish
The Siamese fighting fish is one of the best fathers in the underwater world. He catches eggs in his mouth as the mother fish lays them. He creates a bed of bubbles for them to rest on. And he fiercely guards them until they hatch.
Desultory Thoughts

For the most part, fathers in the animal world have very little to do with rearing their young. But there are some devoted dads worth noting.

Reporter Nikki Tundel and DJ Jill Riley honor some of best father figures in the wild.

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