(ANIMAL MOMS) The phrases “Momma Bear” and ”Tiger Mom” are so common in the English language that most people don’t dwell too long on their origins. But they are inspired by fierce animal mommies who will go to great lengths to protect their young. The animal kingdom is full of moms devoted to their cubs, pups, calves, and infants. Celebrate this Mother’s Day with the best animal moms. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL VIDEO) This squirmy two-week-old Scottish Fold kitten gets some tender love and care from mom Coco. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL VIDEO) A dalmatian on a South Australian farm stepped into the role of mom after a spotted little lamb was abandoned by its mother. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL VIDEO) For this Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating this bengal cat mom showing all the love and attention to her new kittens! — Global Animal
(BABY ANIMALS) NEW YORK — Last week, M’bura, the Bronx Zoo’s five-month-old okapi calf was introduced to the public. For those unfamiliar with the distant relative of the giraffe, prepare to fall in love. The okapi’s zebra-stripe legs tend to draw the animal steady ‘oohs’ and ‘awes’ from zoo attendees. But the incredibly timid species native to the Congo are difficult to breed. Read on for more on the Bronx Zoo’s, as well as other American wildlife conservationists’ attempts to recultivate the near threatened okapi. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL CONNECTION/VIDEOS) We all love a good story about interspecies friendship, and these animals take it even further by adopting baby animals of another species. From the dog who adopts a lion, to the pig who cares for puppies, and the cat who fosters baby squirrels, these videos are fascinating illustrations of the accepting, open-hearted nature of compassion in action. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL PICTURES) We often hear stories of people adopting abandoned baby animals, but how often do you hear of a tiger who adopted piglets, or a gorilla who adopted a kitten? This beautiful animal photo gallery of showcases the special relationships between inter-species families. — Global Animal
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