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

I will never get tired of Kiwi, his goth wife and their mixed babies!

LakotaWolf (she/her)
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes! I know the babies were born like 6 or 7 years ago at this point - but lovebirds can live up to 20 years in captivity, so I like to think that Kiwi and Siouxie (his gf's name) are still alive :)

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

This is one of the cutest things I've ever seen on the internet - the other day I was randomly thinking of this gorgeous family and it made me smile

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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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#17

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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#18

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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#29

"This Is How We Do It"

"This Is How We Do It"

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#30

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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#33

Ends Up That She Wasn't Fat After All

Ends Up That She Wasn't Fat After All

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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.

#34

Good Job, Momma. We Weren’t Expecting 3

Good Job, Momma. We Weren’t Expecting 3

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#35

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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#37

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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#38

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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#41

Happy Mom With Her Puppies

Happy Mom With Her Puppies

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Proud Parents

Proud Parents

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#45

Smiling Dashi And Her Daughters Pippa And Bow Bow

Smiling Dashi And Her Daughters Pippa And Bow Bow

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#46

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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#48

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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#50

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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#51

Happy Parents And Their Screaming Ball Of Feathers

Happy Parents And Their Screaming Ball Of Feathers

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#54

A Sleepy Koala Napping With Her Joey

A Sleepy Koala Napping With Her Joey

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#55

This Is What My Day Was For. The Chicks Are White, Fluffy, And So Cute

This Is What My Day Was For. The Chicks Are White, Fluffy, And So Cute

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#56

Mama Was In Labor For An Extra Hour With This One. She Knows It Was Worth It

Mama Was In Labor For An Extra Hour With This One. She Knows It Was Worth It

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#57

Fostering This Little Family Who Came With Thanksgiving Names. Mama Macaroni, And Her Kids Turkey And Sweet Potato

Fostering This Little Family Who Came With Thanksgiving Names. Mama Macaroni, And Her Kids Turkey And Sweet Potato

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#58

We Sent Our Golden To Stay With My Mom For A Month While She Was In Heat So Our Male Couldn't Get Her Pregnant. She Came Back A Little Chunky So We Thought Grandma Had Spoiled Her

We Sent Our Golden To Stay With My Mom For A Month While She Was In Heat So Our Male Couldn't Get Her Pregnant. She Came Back A Little Chunky So We Thought Grandma Had Spoiled Her

The joke's on us... Our boy must have gotten her right before she left.

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

While they're adorable...not sure I understand what's so confusing about spaying and neutering your animals. Like Bob Barker always says....

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#59

Stopped To Take A Picture Of This Little Family, And This Daddy Goose Got All Angry And Protective

Stopped To Take A Picture Of This Little Family, And This Daddy Goose Got All Angry And Protective

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

Good for him! Whomever he is threatening REALLY needs to take this warning to heart.

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#60

"Don’t Talk To My Child Again"

"Don’t Talk To My Child Again"

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#61

This Mommy Sheep Snuggled Up With Her Babies

This Mommy Sheep Snuggled Up With Her Babies

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#62

Behold My Little Baby Kitten

Behold My Little Baby Kitten

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Wild Baby Elephant Sleeping Under Their Mommy

Wild Baby Elephant Sleeping Under Their Mommy

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#65

A Boy's Best Support Is His Mum

A Boy's Best Support Is His Mum

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Daughter And Mother, 19 And 20

Daughter And Mother, 19 And 20

It was a small litter, only 3 kittens, she wasn't even full-size yet. She came to the shelter pregnant and I kept one of her babies!

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

Tuxie's seem to be a long-lived type of cat. I've had 3 that lived to a really good age.

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Mommy And Her Little Kittens

Mommy And Her Little Kittens

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

And, Mommy is just a baby herself. Hope her owners get her spayed.

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Loving This Pair,enna & Dahlia

Loving This Pair,enna & Dahlia

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Monkey Mama

Monkey Mama

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#73

Proud Mama! Sarra With Her Triplets. She Gave Birth To Earlier Today

Proud Mama! Sarra With Her Triplets. She Gave Birth To Earlier Today

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

What kind of animal is this? Somewhere between a bunny and a capybara…

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#74

A Family Of Ducks Has Moved Into Our Pool

A Family Of Ducks Has Moved Into Our Pool

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#75

The Expression On My Cat’s Face When I Came Downstairs To Find She’d Given Birth To Three Strong Kittens

The Expression On My Cat’s Face When I Came Downstairs To Find She’d Given Birth To Three Strong Kittens

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And What Happened Next, Dad?

And What Happened Next, Dad?

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

We'll son, Timmy fell in the we'll and I had to rescue him for zillionth time.

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Started Volunteering At The Animal Shelter 2 Weeks Ago. Brought Home My First Foster Family Today. Momma And Six 3-Week-Old Babies

Started Volunteering At The Animal Shelter 2 Weeks Ago. Brought Home My First Foster Family Today. Momma And Six 3-Week-Old Babies

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#78

Meet A New Mother Of 9 Baby Cows

 Meet A New Mother Of 9 Baby Cows

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#79

These Two Lovebugs Became Parents Of Six Puppies This Week

These Two Lovebugs Became Parents Of Six Puppies This Week

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#80

Say Congrats To This Proud Mama And Hello To These Five Brand-New Kitties

Say Congrats To This Proud Mama And Hello To These Five Brand-New Kitties

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LakotaWolf (she/her)
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From OP on Reddit: "She wandered up as a stray already pregnant. So we have done our best keeping her comfortable and as soon as we can she will be getting spayed."

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Dad (Potato) Is On Kitten Watch While Mom (Tot) Takes A Nap In The Background

Dad (Potato) Is On Kitten Watch While Mom (Tot) Takes A Nap In The Background

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#82

When You're Mad At Your Baby, But You Still Have To Show Them Love

When You're Mad At Your Baby, But You Still Have To Show Them Love

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#83

A Mother Always Watches Her Baby

A Mother Always Watches Her Baby

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#84

Mom And Baby In My Backyard

Mom And Baby In My Backyard

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#85

This Scene Of Mother And Daughter. She Is A Gir Cow, Mostly Found In Gujarat, India

This Scene Of Mother And Daughter. She Is A Gir Cow, Mostly Found In Gujarat, India

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This Is Mama Stormy And Her 7 Babies

This Is Mama Stormy And Her 7 Babies

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LakotaWolf (she/her)
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From OP on Reddit: "We found her outside at night during Christmas so she was a stray. She was meowing loud because she wanted to go inside to seek for shelter. We did not know she was pregnant until 8 weeks later my mom noticed stormy was gaining weight and had a suspicion she was pregnant so we took her the the vet clinic and we saw her ultra sound pics" - "We gave 6 babies away only 1 stayed with us. His name is sunny boy he is so spoiled. She did not cry while giving birth I was with her the while time. Her son jerry lives with our next door neighbor and visits us almost everyday. Jerry is always outside looking for his brother and his mom."

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Parents Adopted A Stray A Few Months Ago. Turns Out She Was Pregnant

Parents Adopted A Stray A Few Months Ago. Turns Out She Was Pregnant

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

I picked up a stray when I was in college. Turns out she was pregnant and gave birth to two kittens in my closet. :)

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Proud Mum (Nova) And Her Precious Puppies

Proud Mum (Nova) And Her Precious Puppies

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#93

Mother And Baby Deer Outside My Window

Mother And Baby Deer Outside My Window

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#94

Baby And Mommy Bird

Baby And Mommy Bird

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#95

Shot I Took Of A Pair Of Proud Parents

Shot I Took Of A Pair Of Proud Parents

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Baby Scorpions Have Very Soft Exoskeletons. They Crawl Up Onto Their Mother's Back And Ride There For 10 To 20 Days Until Their Exoskeleton Gets Strong Enough

Baby Scorpions Have Very Soft Exoskeletons. They Crawl Up Onto Their Mother's Back And Ride There For 10 To 20 Days Until Their Exoskeleton Gets Strong Enough

A scorpion can have as many as 100 babies in a single brood. They are not hatched from eggs like insects.

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My Brother's Dog Looks So Proud After Giving Birth To 5 Puppies Last Night

My Brother's Dog Looks So Proud After Giving Birth To 5 Puppies Last Night

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#98

"Mommy's Gonna Clean You Up So You're Presentable When The Parole Board Comes By, Ok Sweetie?"

"Mommy's Gonna Clean You Up So You're Presentable When The Parole Board Comes By, Ok Sweetie?"

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#100

She's The Best Mum

She's The Best Mum

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#101

Momma Loves You But She Also Needs To Take A Little Nap

Momma Loves You But She Also Needs To Take A Little Nap

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#102

My Baby Is Already A Mommy, I'm A Grandfather, Welcome Little Ones

My Baby Is Already A Mommy, I'm A Grandfather, Welcome Little Ones

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

I like the face of this brave mother, could someone tell me what breed she could be?

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#103

First Family Photo. Look At The Proud Parents

First Family Photo. Look At The Proud Parents

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#104

My Dog Gave Birth To 4 Puppies

My Dog Gave Birth To 4 Puppies

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