Why are toucan babies so adorable?

The newest baby birds at Zoo Atlanta may take a little while to grow into their looks. Two Toco Toucan chicks hatched around St. read more

Toucan babies have enormous eyes, which when combined with the big, colorful beak and a beak shape humans interpret as “smiling” appeals to human instinct to nurture. read more

Native to South America, Toco toucans are the largest and most recognizable of the toucan species. With the exception of their characteristically large beaks, the 4-week-old chicks don’t yet fully resemble their parents, who sport black plumage, white throats and bright orange bills. read more