These Loving Moms Show The TRUE Meaning Of Motherhood. #9 Melted My Heart!

There's just something magical about the bond between a mother and her child.

Even in the animal kingdom, motherhood is a wonderfully beautiful and important thing. The bond that animals share with their young is just incredible to behold.

So, in celebration of mothers everywhere, of all shapes, sizes, and species, please look through the adorable pictures below of mothers with their babies!

From sweet little kittens to ferocious alligators, a mother will do whatever it takes to protect her young and make sure they have the best possible chance in life that she can give them.

Mothers are a special breed of people, their willingness to sacrifice their own comfort in order to make their children's lives better is a truly amazing occurrence on this beautiful planet. Mothers from all around the globe should get more than one special day of thanks!

A mother's sacrifice deserves only two words: "Thank you!"

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"Dear Mom, you're the reason I'm here."

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Rainforest Alliance

"Your sacrifice, your love, your grace,"

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Pixabay

"all brought me to today."

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Zetwet

"Your love showed me time and time again, through smiles and through tears,"

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SOURCE: Flickr / Tim Green

"That I could be anything I dreamed."

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Facebook / Interesting World Facts

"You're the most beautiful woman in the world,"

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Engineering Boi

"the smartest, the bravest, and the strongest."

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Facebook / Big Cats Tiny Kittens

I just love dolphin babies! Check them out on the NEXT page!

"You're the only person that I'd want to be my guide through life."

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Pixabay

"In your arms I met the world, and I'm so thankful that you're in mine."

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Facebook / Nature's Finest Captures

"You're the reason I'm here."

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Deviant Art

"Thank you so much,"

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Teen.com

"I have always loved you Mom."

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Pinterest

"And I always will."

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Flickr / Brian Snelson

"I love you forever."

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Wikimedia

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