Artificial Mom
Photo Title
Artificial Mom
Photographer/Creator
Joel Sartore
Collection
Publisher
Freelance / National Geographic Magazine
Caption/Description
A heat lamp takes the place of a mother hen for a three week-old Attwater's prairie-chicken at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center's captive breeding facility near Glen Rose, TX. Keeping young birds warm and dry is essential at this vulnerable stage in their lives.
Citation
Joel Sartore, "Artificial Mom," in POYi Archive, Item #33431, http://archive.poy.org/items/show/33431 (accessed May 14, 2025).
Date Added
07.06.2008