Male emus are incredible dads! They provide for their young in ways that are unique for birds! Male emus sit on their eggs for up to eight weeks, rarely eating or drinking during that time. Once hatched, male emus protect their chicks from predators like fox, coyotes, cats, dogs, birds of prey, and monitor lizards for up to 18 months. They may also defend their young from their mother and other emus. Male emus teach their chicks how to find food and stay safe, and they may stay close to them for