# @sandiegozoo on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/ClowAkOvvfo
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/34248901-sandiegozoo-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/32f5278948.jpg
- **Posted:** 2022-12-01T19:17:45.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** San Diego Zoo (@sandiegozoo) — https://gondola.cc/sandiegozoo

## Caption

This dad is the perfect wingman. 

Male wattled jacana are responsible for raising their young and protecting them. One way they do so is by tucking the chicks under their wings which have a sharp spur on each elbow for defense. 

#WattledJacana #Birds #SanDiegoZoo

## Stats

- **Views:** 49,251
- **Likes:** 10,055
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 65

## Tags

wattledjacana, sandiegozoo, birds

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