5 Adorable Baby Animals And Their Mothers

It’s easy to remember how important a mom is in your life when you see cubs sticking very close to their mama in these cute photos of adorable baby animals and their mothers. Learn more about how these animal moms teach their wild babies how to survive in the animal kingdom.

A Queen Of The Animal Kingdom With Her Cubs

Take a look at this incredible photo of an elegant and graceful cheetah mom as she relaxes on the field with two of her young. Called “queens”, these wonderful mothers usually deliver three or five cubs at a time.

Interestingly enough, baby cheetahs are developed relatively fast, with a gestation period of only about three months. No wonder they’re so enchantingly tiny!

These cubs are utterly dependent on their mother for the first few weeks of their lives. Fortunately, cheetahs aren’t just fast runners. They’re quick growers too. The mom only has to nurse her cubs between six to eight weeks, and by the time they’re three months old, they can already walk and run steadily on their own.

The queen is in charge of teaching her children how to hunt. She also has to show them how to spot danger and navigate the dangerous environment that is their home.

Acting as both provider and protector, this mama cheetah moves her darling cubs from one den site to another to keep a step ahead of danger. Only when the cubs reach eighteen months of age can they live independently as solitary animals.

Little Joey Pops Out Of Mommy’s Pouch

Can you spot the cute joey in this picture? These creatures are known for being marsupials, giving birth to underdeveloped young. They’re actually about the size of a jellybean when they’re born.

How do the babies survive, you wonder? Adaption, of course! Mother kangaroos have developed their trademark pouch, where they keep their little babies safe and sound.

This pocket is complete with all the basic needs of a growing joey. It comes with food, insulation, and shelter from harsh weather. It’s definitely the comfiest place to be for these little babies.

After about a few months of just drinking milk and chilling, the joey starts peeking out of his mom to explore the world outside. He’s still welcome to return to his mom when he’s scared, though.

Once he’s grown and learned enough skills from his mom, the young joey is finally ready to face life alone. The lessons range from basic survival know-how to complex socialization skills with fellow kangaroos.

Still not impressed with these fantastic mothers? The entire process takes about eighteen months to finish, but by the time it does, they probably already have another joey in their pouch.

We cheer for you, mommy kangaroo!

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