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You can always count on pet photos to deliver your dose of the warm and fuzzies. But if you add animal parents and their younglings to the equation, expect the adorable levels to be a few notches higher. 

Take a look at these photos to see what we mean. You’re about to see what pure love between cute critters looks like, whether it’s a mama dog nursing her newborn pups or a mother swan cuddling her babies. 

This list is one of our many pieces showing love for animals. Scroll through it and have a nice feel-good moment.

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A Family Meowed On My Door And I Adopted Them

A Family Meowed On My Door And I Adopted Them

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Today Our Cat Gave Birth To 4 Kittens, And Her Blissful, Exhausted Face While Hugging Her Baby Is One Of The Most Beautiful Things I've Seen

Today Our Cat Gave Birth To 4 Kittens, And Her Blissful, Exhausted Face While Hugging Her Baby Is One Of The Most Beautiful Things I've Seen

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Similar to humans, maternal instincts are strong among animals like sloth bears. According to the India-based non-profit organization Wildlife SOS, sloth bears carry their cubs all day until age two. 

Leopards are the same way. They are very protective of their younglings, who depend on their mothers for basic needs like food, protection, and shelter for the first couple of years of their lives.

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Koala Mom And Her Son After Being Rescued From The Fires In Australia

Koala Mom And Her Son After Being Rescued From The Fires In Australia

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Multa Nocte
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every time I hear of a fire my first thought goes out to all the animals that might be impacted. It always hurts my heart. 🥺

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The Joy On The Baby's Face

The Joy On The Baby's Face

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Colin Matthews
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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I once met a fox cub late at night who had clearly snuck out after mum had gone out hunting. I went and got him a big bit of steak and he snatched it and toddled off toward the den. It was pretty cool

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Biparental care likewise exists in the animal kingdom, but the roles are sometimes reversed. For water birds like jacanas, the male does most of the work, which includes protecting their territory, looking for food, and teaching their younglings survival skills. 

The female, meanwhile, has several mates and is not at all involved in raising their offspring.

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In Istanbul, A Stray Cat Mom Took Her Baby To The ER. Doctors And Paramedics Helped The Baby And Took Them To A Vet

In Istanbul, A Stray Cat Mom Took Her Baby To The ER. Doctors And Paramedics Helped The Baby And Took Them To A Vet

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Kiwi And His Goth Wife Have Four Beautiful Half-Goth Babies

Kiwi And His Goth Wife Have Four Beautiful Half-Goth Babies

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The Protective Shells Of Baby Pangolins Are Very Soft When They Are Young, So The Mothers Curl Around Their Bodies To Protect Them

The Protective Shells Of Baby Pangolins Are Very Soft When They Are Young, So The Mothers Curl Around Their Bodies To Protect Them

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It’s almost a similar case with emperor penguins. The fathers usually gather food and teach their young to survive harsh weather conditions. The mothers leave the colony to allow their male counterparts to keep the eggs warm. 

The division of parental labor among barn owls is more similar to that of humans. The males are hunter-gatherers, while the females nurture and incubate the eggs.

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Baby Lamb

Baby Lamb

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Sue Denham
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not a cute little lamb farting a cloud of smoke, as I first thought, at all.

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Alloparenting also happens between animals. Female elephants, being matriarchal in nature, usually become foster parents to newcomers. 

Similarly, rhesus macaque monkeys form social bonds with each other and can quickly build familial relationships with orphaned babies.

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Fed Mama Cat One Time, And The Next Day She Brought Her Baby And Husband For Dinner

Fed Mama Cat One Time, And The Next Day She Brought Her Baby And Husband For Dinner

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First Family Photo. Santa Barbara Zoo

First Family Photo. Santa Barbara Zoo

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Mother And One Of Her Sons

Mother And One Of Her Sons

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We’d also like to hear from you, readers. Do you see similarities between human and animal parenting? How close or far apart are they? Let’s liven up the comments section!

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3-Week-Old Sumatran Orangutan At The Philly Zoo, Looking Up At Mama

3-Week-Old Sumatran Orangutan At The Philly Zoo, Looking Up At Mama

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These Three Tawny Frogmouth Birds

These Three Tawny Frogmouth Birds

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glowworm2
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Quite possibly the most ridiculously adorable looking bird out there. They look like a couple of Muppets.

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Hi There, Little Guy

Hi There, Little Guy

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My Local Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Had A Box Of Cats Dropped Off At Their Door, And These Babies Were Inside

My Local Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Had A Box Of Cats Dropped Off At Their Door, And These Babies Were Inside

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The Stray I’ve Been Feeding For Months Came To The House To Have Her Babies! First Family Photoshoot

The Stray I’ve Been Feeding For Months Came To The House To Have Her Babies! First Family Photoshoot

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zovjraar me
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it's such an honor when an animal decides your home is the safest place for her babies!

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Sweet First-Time Mama Cat

Sweet First-Time Mama Cat

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Tempest
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ooo momma birthed a single brain cell recipient! Adorable!

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We Just Announced The Birth Of 4 New Asian Lion Cubs To Mother Gira And Father Shanto. These Adorable Four Were Born 8 Weeks Ago

We Just Announced The Birth Of 4 New Asian Lion Cubs To Mother Gira And Father Shanto. These Adorable Four Were Born 8 Weeks Ago

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"This Is How We Do It"

"This Is How We Do It"

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They’re Both Moms. Had Litters At The Same Time, And They Take Turns Feeding The Babies

They’re Both Moms. Had Litters At The Same Time, And They Take Turns Feeding The Babies

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tw 72
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's pretty common in cat colonies. They both feed, they both bathe. ❤️

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Mom's Love

Mom's Love

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Chickie
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My heart just melted...look at the love and trust in Mamma's eyes!

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Mom And Her Child In My Garage

Mom And Her Child In My Garage

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Ends Up That She Wasn't Fat After All

Ends Up That She Wasn't Fat After All

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L.V
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love thee ears! And the body is mom's reversed colours.

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Good Job, Momma. We Weren’t Expecting 3

Good Job, Momma. We Weren’t Expecting 3

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The Strongest Bond

The Strongest Bond

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Multa Nocte
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those are two precious pups! The little one has such big eyes and the momma is adorable.

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Mom And 13 Baby Ducks

Mom And 13 Baby Ducks

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Mom Is Taking Care Of The Little Boys, And Dad Is Checking On Mom

Mom Is Taking Care Of The Little Boys, And Dad Is Checking On Mom

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Mama Cat Desperately Protects Her Children During The Heavy Rain

Mama Cat Desperately Protects Her Children During The Heavy Rain

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Cutie

Cutie

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Rob
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a sight I am lucky enough to see every time I head out in the car. One of the many benefits of moving to Loch Ness.

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Baby Donkey Kissing Mom Hours After Birth

Baby Donkey Kissing Mom Hours After Birth

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Happy Mom With Her Puppies

Happy Mom With Her Puppies

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Proud Parents

Proud Parents

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Smiling Dashi And Her Daughters Pippa And Bow Bow

Smiling Dashi And Her Daughters Pippa And Bow Bow

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I Really Like This Picture I Took Of A Calf With Her Mom

I Really Like This Picture I Took Of A Calf With Her Mom

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Here's A Mama And Her Twins About 20 Minutes After They Were Born

Here's A Mama And Her Twins About 20 Minutes After They Were Born

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My Pet Cow Had A Calf For The First Time Today, She Seems To Be A Pretty Good Mom

My Pet Cow Had A Calf For The First Time Today, She Seems To Be A Pretty Good Mom

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