Some penguin pairs breed two chicks. Our guide explained that this "chase" also helped the strongest chick to get most of the food--sad, but survival of the fittest at work.
By Linda Garrison, About.com
Some penguin pairs breed two chicks. Our guide explained that this "chase" also helped the strongest chick to get most of the food--sad, but survival of the fittest at work.
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