In nature, it’s usually the mother of the species who will take care of her young, instinctively taking newborns into her care and raising them.It’s less common for the father to be as involved — and it’s even rarer to see a “single dad” in the animal kingdom.
In nature, it’s usually the mother of the species who will take care of her young, instinctively taking newborns into her care and raising them.It’s less common for the father to be as involved — and it’s even rarer to see a “single dad” in the animal kingdom. 
Were saddened to report that the mother swan of the adorable Esplanade swan family pᴀssed away last night in her nest. We want to thank @animalboston for safely removing her from the swan’s nest while the father swan sat at the nest with their cygnets tucked under his wings. pic.twitter.com/CnuYZOKWcK
— Charles River Esplanade (@EsplanadeBoston) June 1, 2021
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He snapped a few pH๏τos of the dad giving his chicks a ride on his back (with one tailing behind in the water). He called it “probably the best pH๏τo I’ve ever taken,” and described the situation as “one of the most heartbreaking and heartwarming stories in a while.”
Papa Swan carrying his babies on his back 🥺❤️ @wbz @EsplanadeBoston pic.twitter.com/SqEQkKkV9s
— Anna Meiler (@AnnaMeiler) June 4, 2021
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It’s sad that the mother swan pᴀssed away, but we’re so happy this dad has stepped up to the plate to take care of these babies.
