Animals are more caring compassionate than we often give them credit for. Sometimes they step up to mother other animals, even if they aren’t their actual offspring — or even the same species! That was what one farmer learned, when he checked his chicken coop and made a surprising discovery… Goran Surchi, a farmer from Iraq, heard meows coming from his chicken coop, and … [Read more...] about Farmer is stunned to discover a chicken mothering three orphaned kittens — see the video
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Male eagle who cared for rock like an egg gets a chance to be real dad to orphaned chick
Some animals are just natural parents. While mothers are better known for being attentive caregivers, sometimes it’s the males of the species who prove to be very caring dads. Like Murphy, a bald eagle at a bird sanctuary who became famous for caring for a rock as if it were his own egg — but when an orphaned eaglet needed some love, he got a chance to be a dad for … [Read more...] about Male eagle who cared for rock like an egg gets a chance to be real dad to orphaned chick
Mother mountain lion’s last act leads to her orphaned cubs being rescued: now they live in sanctuary
A mother’s love is a powerful thing, especially in the animal kingdom. Baby animals rely on their mothers for survival, and a mama animal will always put her babies above herself That was the heartbreaking story for one mountain lion family, as an injured mother used her last moments to reach her babies. But now, her orphaned cubs are getting the love and care they … [Read more...] about Mother mountain lion’s last act leads to her orphaned cubs being rescued: now they live in sanctuary
This orphaned baby gorilla was raised by the zookeeper who saved his life — now he has a new mom
Gorillas are one of the closest animal relatives to humans, and raising a baby gorilla is a lot like raising a human baby. That’s what one heartwarming story from last year showed, when an Australian zookeeper stepped up to care for a baby gorilla rejected by its mother. Now, there’s been a sweet update to that story, as the baby gorilla has a new adopted mom. Kaius’ … [Read more...] about This orphaned baby gorilla was raised by the zookeeper who saved his life — now he has a new mom
Orphaned baby walrus found in Alaska, getting care and cuddles from rescuers
Some wild animals need human care and protection, especially little ones with no family to care for them. Now, one baby walrus is getting all the care (and cuddles) he needs after being rescued. According to a news release from the Alaska Sea Life Center in Seward, Alaska, a one-month-old, walrus calf was discovered by workers on Alaska’s North Slope. It was a highly unusual … [Read more...] about Orphaned baby walrus found in Alaska, getting care and cuddles from rescuers