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At first glance, they look like wild animals. But inside? They're compassionate, no-nonsense moms who give us human mamas a run for our money! Examples of wonderful mothers can be found throughout the animal kingdom, but we put together a few pictures of animal moms and their young that reflect the trials, tribulations, and – of course – the joy of motherhood. Please SHARE with the powerful mothers in your life!
"Elmer, make sure you ALWAYS hold my trunk when we cross this field."
This pygmy hippo mom endures her baby's lecture on the importance of eating fruits and vegetables...(It's a favorite topic of his.)
Paula nuzzles Patty after a bear-mare.
"But mo-ooomm! What if my fur NEVER gets curly?!"
Farrah is SO very excited to take her 5 day old Froglette to his first day of Frogger-garten!
Momma endures a pony-back ride.
Animals moms embarrass their young with excessive smooches, too!
A penguin chick gets an early lesson in snow-stepping from Ma AND Pop! (Did you know penguins are monogamous??)
This Sharpee knows that she must always look out for dangers that may befall her little ones...and BTW, do you smell bacon in the distance?
Wanda Whale patiently tolerates her Willy Jr.'s flip-flopping each and every morning...
This Gerenuk mama teaches her daughter how to make sure the wildlife photographers (animal paparazzi) capture her very best angle...
Porchetta solemnly teaches Captain Prickles the power of his quills
"I made dis."
