"She ran right to her mom all excited!" Rescuers from Catsnip, Etc. in Elkhart, Indiana, responded quickly to a report about a mother cat who had given birth in a storm drain. But as spectators were saving the cat family, one lonely kitten had another idea in mind: she wanted to embark on an unforgettable trip. A stray cat that had been hanging out and had kittens … [Read more...] about Cat Reunites With Mama Cat After Harrowing 40 Hours In Drainpipe
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Mama Dolphins Sing to Their Babies in the Womb
Dolphin intellect never ceases to astound our less-flippered companions – and we're not just talking about the dolphin who stole a woman's iPad this week. Dolphins "sing" to their newborn calves in the womb, according to new research. Dolphins, like humans, utilize "signature whistles" to identify and communicate with one another. Mother dolphins have been spotted performing … [Read more...] about Mama Dolphins Sing to Their Babies in the Womb
A Kind Officer Assists Mama Duck and Her Babies as They Cross a Busy Road
"Many cars slowed and yelled ‘thank you.’” A mother duck in Arizona didn't think twice before taking her ducklings across a busy road. She'd crossed a lot of streets before, so this should've been simple. But after she got started, she discovered her babies were no longer behind her. The mama duck did everything she could to bring her ducklings to safety, but there were … [Read more...] about A Kind Officer Assists Mama Duck and Her Babies as They Cross a Busy Road
Mama Cat Adopts a Tiny Kitten Who Isn’t Like The Others
“She just softened immediately" ❤️ Cleo had only been at Helen Woodward Animal Center for four days when she arrived. The small, hairless sphynx cat was malnourished, and shelter workers feared she wouldn't survive without a mother to care for her. "When Cleo arrived, she was quite tiny," Jessica Gercke, the shelter's communications director, told us. "Our vet … [Read more...] about Mama Cat Adopts a Tiny Kitten Who Isn’t Like The Others
Intimate Moments Between Mama Polar Bear and Her Cubs Captured by Wildlife Photographer
Paul Goldstein, an award-winning wildlife photographer and guide, spent eight days in the Canadian province of Nunavut, where he had a close encounter with a mother polar bear and her pups. Goldstein set out to investigate after riding a snowmobile to a remote section of Baffin Island famed for its year-round polar bear population. He came upon a stunning site thanks to the … [Read more...] about Intimate Moments Between Mama Polar Bear and Her Cubs Captured by Wildlife Photographer