Bald Eagle Who Adopted a Rock Becomes Foster Dad to Injured Eaglet

Murphy, a bald eagle who went viral for incubating a rock instead of an egg, has become a foster parent to an injured eaglet at the World Bird Sanctuary in Missouri. The 31-year-old bird was chosen due to his undying sense of devotion towards the rock, which he mistook for an unhatched offspring. Murphy's adoration for the stone became apparent, with the mild-mannered bird becoming protective whenever approached. The eaglet, which almost died in a storm last month, is now bonding beautifully with Murphy, who is modeling eagle behavior perfectly and becoming a wonderful, gentle papa.