Having a baby is exciting, but it’s also a huge responsibility. You have to shove aside your desires to take care of your children and satisfy their wants. Being a mother can be super hard at times, but it is the most amazing experience a woman can go through.
Just like us, the animal kingdom is full of moms who take the time to teach their babies how to look for food and protect themselves against the elements. They also worry about their babies, take care of them, and get tired of their pranks. But no matter how difficult it can be, they always try their best to protect and care for their babies.
We believe that motherhood is the most wonderful thing in the world, and the same can be said for moms of the animal kingdom. For this reason, we have prepared some pictures to prove it. Scroll down to check for yourself!
#1. When reality hits the expectation
#2. My cat recently had kittens, her face is priceless
#3. We’ve invited the mother inside and made a comfortable place for her to care for her newborn kitten. She seems very happy here
#4. These 3 tawny frogmouth birds tho
#5. Daughter and mother, 19 and 20
#6. The protective shells of a baby Pangolin are very soft when they are young, so the mothers curl around their bodies to protect them
#7. 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
#8. Mother & pup Dachshund, Doxie, Weiner, Sausage, or Hot Dog. Cute as heck
#9. This scene of mother and daughter made my day! ♥️ They are both Gir cattle, mostly found in Gujarat, India
#10. 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!
#11. Mom and baby in my backyard —excellent picture of meal time. Great job
#12. Meet the new mother of 9 little baby cows
#13. Sleeping next to mommy is the coziest spot in the world
#14. Mother and baby deer outside my window
#15. A mother protecting her children
#16. Found a kitten that we named Wonton at 3 weeks old. My dog, Polly, immediately took over the mothering role. They’re inseparable
#17. This is how we do it
#18. 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
#19. Dog mama and her baby look so cute! It’s like a mini version of her
#20. Parents looking at their baby like, “Yup, not gonna get any sleep tonight either
#21. Momma loves you, but she also needs to take a wee little nap
#22. She’s the best mom
#23. Yes I’m nursing while cuddling
#24. Cleaning the whelping box area…while we do that the puppies are being watched by mama and papa. Such a great looking family
#25. Lion Mom
Have you already experienced motherhood? Feel free to let us know your thoughts in comments below!