MOTHERHOOD IN THE WILD

The animal kingdom, like humans, is filled with devoted mothers who teach their babies essential survival skills, from finding food to staying safe from predators.

Here Are 5 Fiercest Mothers Of The Animal Kingdom:

Orangutan mothers and their babies share among the strongest bonds in nature, teaching their offspring crucial survival skills for six to seven years. 

To protect their young from the harsh Arctic climate, the diligent polar bear mothers dig a den in deep snowdrifts for their twin cubs, providing shelter from the elements. 

The new elephant mothers receive plenty of support in raising their young ones, with other female elephants assisting in helping a newborn calf stand and guide it to nurse.

Cheetah mothers raise their cubs alone, frequently relocating them every four days to avoid attracting predators with their scent, teaching cubs essential hunting skills for 18 months.

After laying an egg, the female emperor penguin entrusts it to the male and leaves for the ocean to gather food and later, upon returning, feeds the newly hatched chicks the fish she collected.