Becoming a mom can be hard, but it is the most wonderful thing in the world – and mothers from the animal kingdom are no exception to this rule. They raise their babies, teach them where to find food, and protect them from predators no matter the cost. No matter what happens, their maternal instinct is very powerful.
We know that a photo is worth a thousand words, so we collected some photos of animal moms who raised their babies and the babies of other species without any sort of distinction. The photos are lovely, inspirational, and downright funny! Look through these photos all the way to the end for your daily dose of cuteness!
#1. “My cat recently had kittens, her face is priceless.”
#2. “We’ve invited the mother inside and made a comfortable place for her to care for her newborn kitten. She seems very happy here.”
#3. These 3 tawny frogmouth birds tho…
#4. “Daughter and mother, 19 and 20”
#5. “The protective shells of a baby Pangolin are very soft when they are young, so the mothers curl around their bodies to protect them. ♥”
#6. “My cat brought this kitten to my house a few days ago, and now they look like mother and daughter. I’m totally in love with them <3.”
#7. Mother & pup Dachshund, Doxie, Weiner, Sausage, or Hot Dog. Cute as heck…”
#8. “This scene of mother and daughter made my day! ♥️ They are both Gir cattle, mostly found in Gujarat, India.”
#9. “Bea had 2 kittens after wandering up to me at a colony and asking me to take her home. The other 3 were found next to a pool and surrendered to my vet. She loves them all equally and they are growing fast!”
#10. “Mom and baby in my backyard —excellent picture of meal time. Great job!”
#11. “Meet the new mother of 9 little baby cows!”
#12. Sleeping next to mommy is the coziest spot in the world.
#13. “Mother and baby deer outside my window”
#14. “A mother protecting her children”
#15. “Found a kitten that we named Wonton at 3 weeks old. My dog, Polly, immediately took over the mothering role. They’re inseparable.”
#16. “This is how we do it.”
#17. “My goat lost her mother when she was young and our llama has taken over as her surrogate mother, cuddling with her every night, and always keeping an eye on her.”
#18. Dog mama and her baby look so cute! It’s like a mini version of her.
#19. Parents looking at their baby like, “Yup, not gonna get any sleep tonight either…”
#20. “Momma loves you, but she also needs to take a wee little nap.”
Do you have any photos of your pet being a mom? Please share them with us in the comments below! Be sure to share this post with your friends and family members!
