Prepare Your Heart. Because It’s Going To Explode When You See These 25 Photos.

[Catty1]

June 30, 2014 Animals (http://www.viralnova.com/category/life/animals-life/) Life (http://www.viralnova.com/category/life/)


The animal kingdom can sometimes be a ruthless place, but these 25 photos of animal parenting show that it can also be as just as tender as our own. Scientists usually separate animals into two categories based on how they raise their young. These are the R and K categories.
Category R animals tend to have many offspring all at the same time who reach maturity faster. While K category animals tend to have fewer offspring that take longer to reach adulthood. Their young need more love and care, the kind of child rearing that we’re used to as humans (we’re also category K animals). Here are 25 animal parents who love their kids as much as you love yours.

1.) “Stop it mom you’re embarrassing me!”
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-1.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-1.jpg)
Anton Belovodchenko (http://500px.com/belovodchenko)


2.) Cuddling up in the snow. Looks pretty cozy.
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-2.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-2.jpg)
Anton Belovodchenko (http://500px.com/belovodchenko)


3.) They seem so proud of their little one.
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-3.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-3.jpg)
dailymail.co.uk (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2206096/Stop-following-mum-Tiny-cub-totters-road-siblings-watchful-gaze-lionesses.html)


4.) “Everyone hang on tight!”
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-4.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-4.jpg)
Jeanette DiAnda (http://500px.com/photo/32506115/untitled-by-jeanette-dianda)






5.) “Come on dad let’s play!”
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-5.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-5.jpg)
Igor Shpilenok (http://500px.com/photo/23102537/my-fathers-tail-is-my-favorite-toy%21-by-igor-shpilenok)


6.) They’re so cute, I can’t even…
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-6.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-6.jpg)
Ric Seet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ricseet/5548571649/in/set-72157605531620832)


7.) “Shh! The baby is sleeping.”
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-7.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-7.jpg)
pensivesquirrel.wordpress.com (http://pensivesquirrel.wordpress.com/tag/persistence/)


8.) “It’s time for your swimming lesson son.”
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-8.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-8.jpg)
Marco Mattiussi (http://500px.com/photo/37094194/grizzly-in-deep-water-by-marco-mattiussi)






9.) “Ok mom, staring contest go!”
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-9.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-9.jpg)
Jan Pelcman (http://500px.com/photo/57906238/mother%27s-love-by-jan-pelcman)

[Catty1]

10.) “Just hold onto my trunk honey and you’ll be alright.”
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-10.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-10.jpg)
Laurie Rubin (http://500px.com/photo/16462243/baby-elephant-hug-by-laurie-rubin)


11.) They’re so well camouflaged!
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-11.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-11.jpg)
Michael Milicia (http://www.michaelmiliciaphotography.com/)


12.) Otter-ly adorable.
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-12.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-12.jpg)
Chuck Babbitt (http://500px.com/photo/880826/mama-by-chuck-babbitt)


13.) Such a peaceful place for a nap.
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-13.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-13.jpg)
hqwide.com (http://hqwide.com/animals-alaska-otters-gulf-baby-sea-wallpaper-24079/)


14.) Bear kisses.
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-14.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-14.jpg)
Tin Man (http://500px.com/photo/55404702/bear-kiss-by-tin-man?from=user)


15.) Gotta keep those ducklings warm and dry.
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-15.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-15.jpg)
dailymail.co.uk (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1203971/All-aboard-Mother-swan-takes-babies-wing-trip-pond.html)


16.) Family group hug!
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-16.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-16.jpg)
Wolfgang von Vietinghoff (http://500px.com/photo/43583994/we-are-a-family-by-wolfgang-von-vietinghoff)


17.) Cute and slightly scary at the same time.
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-17.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-17.jpg)
Udayan Rao Pawar

[Catty1]

18.) A mama lion tickling her cub.
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-18.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-18.jpg)
Daniel Münger (http://500px.com/photo/56480732/tickling-the-cub-by-daniel-m%C3%BCnger)


19.) There’s just something about baby hippos that gets me.
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-19.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-19.jpg)
dailymail.co.uk (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1096345/VIDEO-Big-mamma-hippo-shows-adorable-new-calf-Paula-taking-swim.html)


20.) “This is how you’re supposed to brush your teeth.”
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-20.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-20.jpg)
Andre Pretorius (http://500px.com/photo/25399121/safe-to-eat-mommy-by-andre-pretorius)


21.) That’s one heck of a group play date.
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-21.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-21.jpg)
Frederique Olivier/John Downer Productions


22.) Mom’s tail is the best place to take a nap.
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-22.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-22.jpg)
imgur.com (http://imgur.com/gallery/JoraSHz)


23). “Don’t worry mom I’m on look out!”
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-23.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-23.jpg)
Jim Ridley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jrnikon/3517031760/in/faves-pacocanker/)


24.) “ Yuck! Come on mom! I’m not that dirty!!!”
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-24.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-24.jpg)
Michael Nichols (http://www.michaelnicknichols.com/)


25.) That’s one proud parent.
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-25.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-25.jpg)
Edwin Kats (http://500px.com/photo/3087630/don%27t-tell-mom-ok-by-edwin-kats)



H/T: BoredPanda (http://www.boredpanda.com/cute-animal-parenting/)
If those didn’t make your day, nothing will.

[phesina]

AWWWWWWWwwwwwwwww....

Those are adorable.. all of them!

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[kaycountrygal]

Thank you so much for posting these pics. How adorable, sweet, lovely, etc etc. I thoroughly enjoyed each one of the photos and am going to look at them again.

[Karen]

15.) Gotta keep those ducklings warm and dry.
http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-15.jpg (http://content4.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Animal-Parents-15.jpg)
dailymail.co.uk (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1203971/All-aboard-Mother-swan-takes-babies-wing-trip-pond.html)

Um, cute, but folks, those are not ducklings! Baby swans are called cygnets!

[Catty1]

Um, cute, but folks, those are not ducklings! Baby swans are called cygnets!

I noted that error when I posted this on Facebook, but figured that folks here would notice the booboo. :)

[Roxyluvsme13]

There is way too much cuteness in this thread! :love:

[DJFyrewolf36]

CUTE OVERLOAD!!! :D Baby animals are just awesome.

[smokey the elder]

That bird in #11 has a few too many legs...:D

[chocolatepuppy]

So cute!:love: I want to know what kind of animal #22 is. :confused:

[Catty1]

So cute!:love: I want to know what kind of animal #22 is. :confused:


I think it's an armadillo. :)

[chocolatepuppy]

I think it's an armadillo. :)

Doesn't look like an armadillo. So, I researched, it looks like a Pangolin. Never heard of them, they live in Africa and Asia!

[Karen]

YEs, I love the Pangolin one, they are such fascinating creatures, and becoming endangered, so get the word out, people!

[manda_moo87]

They are all so sweet. #13, the otters is my favorite though. So so precious!

[cassiesmom]

#18- I love the smile on the baby's face! I clicked on the photographer's name (Daniel Münger) below the picture and found even more cute pictures of baby and parent big cats on his Web site. I like #5, too ... baby fox gets in trouble in three, two, one... So, so, so cute! Thank you, Catty1 for these!