1. Lion. All mothers are protective of their children, but no mother is more protective of their child than the lioness. Mothers and their young cubs will spend most of their time away from the pride, with the cub relying entirely on their mother for this period.
Elephants may be the most protective moms on the planet. Herds of females and children usually travel together in a circle with the youngest member on the inside, protected from predators. If one child becomes an orphan, the rest of the herd will adopt him. Elephants also mourn their dead.
Orangutans
The orangutan has the longest childhood dependence on the mother of any animal in the world (even more than elephants!) because there is so much for a young orangutan to learn in order to survive. The babies nurse until they are about six years of age.
Ethical considerations preclude definitive research on the subject, but it's safe to say that human DNA has become so different from that of other animals that interbreeding would likely be impossible.
1. Harp Seals. Mothers of these precious little ones are highly dedicated for the first twelve days. In fact, they do not eat at all during that period.
Evolutionary biologists determined that an animal's behaviors are altruistic when they benefit other individuals, even to the potential detriment of themselves. Species with complex social structures like bees, ants and termites provide great examples of biological altruism.
Other words that can describe those who love animals more than humans include the nouns zoophilist, pet lover, pet person, and friend of animals or friend to animals. Since it's a bit less familiar, let's focus on one particular word: zoophilist.
The most patient animals in the world are found in different vertebrates including fish such as the frogfishes, many snakes such as the black mamba, many mammals including cats, several birds such as the anhinga, owls, some arachnids including spiders such as Tarantula, and many reptiles including crocodiles, snapping ...
Mother dolphins, pigs, elephants, otters, and grizzly bears demonstrate some of the strongest maternal instincts in the animal kingdom.
Females hyenas are larger and stronger than males, and direct where the groups go. Typically, hungry lactating females take the lead, followed by youngsters and males. Female hyena leadership is important during clan wars, when groups battle it out, usually over territory.
One lizard species goes a step further—not only do the young never see their parents, they never see any adults of their species at all. At least one population of The Labord's chameleon of southwest Madagascar's dry forests “will lay all of their eggs before winter.
Mums symbolize joy, life, friendship, luck, and rebirth. Part of its beauty is its resilience in the face of a sudden drop in temperatures.
Doves. These beautiful white birds have always been associated with peace and love. In fact, they are found in Christian, Jewish, Islamic, and Hindu religious texts. Turtle doves also symbolize fidelity.
Carnations are the official Mother's Day flower, representing motherhood and the celebration of mothers worldwide! They also symbolise love and gratitude. The connection between carnations and Mother's Day began with Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother's Day, who honoured her mother with some white carnations.
Dogs, cats, goats and some rodents have all been found to have the “love hormone” in ways resembling that of humans. Animals may also create long-term attachment and dedication to a mate by traveling, defending territory and searching for food as a team.
Scorpio (October 22 – November 21)
Ruled by the water (emotional) side of Mars, Scorpios crave intimacy and seclusion. More introverted than Aries, Scorpios love the way that dogs create a safe world of unconditional love for them to inhabit.
'Bird'... The most humble animal, sincere in every way, loving and beloved. May he rest in Peace.
1. Known as the 'world's happiest animal' for their smile. Quokkas are playful, adorable and known for being cute as a button, which has recently landed them the title of 'world's happiest animal.
Large mammals, such as primates, cattle, horses, some antelopes, giraffes, hippopotamuses, rhinoceroses, elephants, seals, whales, dolphins, and porpoises, generally are pregnant with one offspring at a time, although they may have twin or multiple births on occasion.
Horses, cows, and pigs live in a matriarchal society. It is typically the smallest, oldest, and mightiest female that will lead the family to safety, food, and water. She will nurture the babies, discipline the teens, provide wisdom for her entire family, and make all the important decisions.
Natural selection has meant that animal mothers reject the weaker offspring to prevent predation by other species and give longevity to their own, bolstering generations of animals to come.