@joelsartore

Some parents will stop at nothing to make sure their kids are well cared for, and African wild dog dads are a prime example of this. Their pups are extremely active and burn a significant number of calories every day, but are unable to eat solid food until they are around 10 weeks old. To ensure that they get the nutrients that they need to survive, their father will swallow their food and then regurgitate it, creating a soft mixture that the pups can consume. This feeding practice serves another purpose, too—since the pups have to rely on their fathers for food, it keeps them close to home, protecting them from potential predators. Picture taken @theomahazoo. #wilddog #fathersday #spotty #bigears #curious #longlegs #animal #mammal #wildlife #photography #animalphotography #wildlifephotography #photoark @insidenatgeo