(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) Sometimes your mom isn’t biological. Sometimes she isn’t even in the same species! Watch this incredible report of a dog who shows the true meaning of mothering, which means care, tenderness, and love. Happy Mother’s day to all you moms out there! — Global Animal
(EXTINCT SPECIES) ISRAEL — Four rare sand kittens were born yesterday at the Zoological Center of Tel Aviv in Israel. This makes them the first sand kittens born in the country since 1990 when they became extinct. After they are old enough to leave their mother they are going to be sent to other zoos in to help the species continue to reproduce. Read on for more on these incredibly rare and adorable cats! — Global Animal
(DOG RESCUE) Amazing photos of a mother dog rescuing her litter of puppies from a house fire in Chile went viral on Friday. The mother, Amanda, apparently knew the safest place to bring her pups. The heroic mom carried each one away from the flames to the safety of a nearby fire truck. The 10-day-old puppies were transported to La Clínica Veterinaria Altamira where they are recuperating with their mother. Read on for more. — Global Animal
(DOLPHIN NEWS) Tourists in China’s Guangxi Zhuang region witnessed a remarkable display of animal emotion when they saw a mother dolphin carrying her dead calf out to sea. The baby dolphin is thought to have been hit by one of the many dolphin-watching boats in the area, just one of the many threats that face dolphins. Read on for more on the inciden, and how it is another demonstration of the incredible intelligence, compassion, and emotional capabilities of these marine animals. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL SCIENCE) Many mammal moms recognize their babies’ cries during the post-birth and nursing periods, but it can be difficult to observe whether those bonds last over time. However, according to new research, mother goats are able to recognize their babies’ bleats at least a year after separation. Read on to learn more about this study and how the results demonstrate strong family ties throughout the entire animal kingdom. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL KINGDOM) Carrying 22 babies, gaining 400 pounds, letting your youngsters eat your skin — and you thought being a mother was hard. Read on to learn about the many sacrifices that mothers make in the animal kingdom. — 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
and a portion of your purchase – in any department – is donated to Global Animal Foundation.
