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.
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.
The cow is an earthy animal that represents fertility and the nurturing power of a mother. It also stands for compassion, empathy, and perception.
Animals that protect their family include elephants, orangutans, orcas, lions, wolves, polar bears, elephants, emperor penguins, dolphins, chimpanzees, bees, birds, mice, kangaroos, hyenas, and cheetahs. Below you will find a more detailed explanation of the most protective animals in the world.
Orangutan
The bond between an orangutan mother and her young is one of the strongest in nature. During the first two years of life, the young rely entirely on their mothers for both food and transportation.
Cows are known as symbols of fertility, Mother Earth and power for centuries. Cows are also associated with rejuvenation and new beginnings—similar to Mother Earth.
Orangutans
A female and her baby in Tapanuli, North Sumatra. 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.
Elephants
One of the most protective animals on earth is the elephant. Elephants live in large family groups and protect each other through cooperation and communication. They develop strong bonds with their family members, starting before they are even born.
The strongest land animal in the world is the elephant. The typical Asian elephant has 100,000 muscles and tendons arranged along the length of the trunk, enabling it to lift almost 800 pounds.
In a paper published this week, Mills College animal behaviour professor Jennifer Smith and three colleagues identified eight species that exemplify female leadership: hyenas, killer whales, lions, spotted hyenas, bonobos, lemurs, and elephants.
Elephant – the strong animal represents matriarchy, and the feminine connection one has with their peers. Spider – the feminine arachnids even have a goddess in Hopi mythology. Orca – the sea creature represents peace, family, and female intelligence. Lioness – the female lion represents the strength of feminine power.
Different cultures and religions have varying flowers that symbolize the bond between a mother and daughter. But, the lotus is the most common flower used to show their bond.
Quokkas, famous for posing in selfies, are native to Rottnest Island where about 10,000 live a sheltered life free from predators or traffic.
The Red Fox is the largest species of true foxes, and while foxes are typically shy of humans, they are surprisingly dangerous.
Mute Swan
But there's a specie known as mute swans; they look like cute animals but can be dangerous. Mute swans live in ponds and urban lakes around different parts of Europe. They look beautiful and adorable, yet aggression is part of their traits, making them more likely to attack humans.
The honey badger has been called the world's most fearless animal because it doesn't hesitate to attack animals much larger than itself- even lions and crocodiles! Honey badgers are found in arid grasslands and savannahs and even rainforests. They live in burrows in the ground.
The results show that the elephant wears the crown in the animal kingdom – but only slightly. Elephants had a win rate of 74%, just fractions of a percent ahead of their single-horned cousins – the rhinoceros – in second place, also on 74%. Not far behind in third place is the grizzly bear, at 73%.
Elephant
In brute strength, elephants are the strongest mammals and the strongest land animals. African elephants can weigh up to 6,350kg and they can carry up to 9,000kg, the weight of 130 adult humans.
Dog - Guidance, protection, loyalty, fidelity, faithfulness, watchfulness, the Hunt.
Artemis embodied the sportsman's ideal, so besides killing game she also protected it, especially the young; this was the Homeric significance of the title Mistress of Animals.
Human-animal hybrids, also known as 'chimeras', are creatures with a mixture of human and animal cells. They are created by injecting human stem cells into the embryo of another animal. So far, no human-animal hybrid embryos have been brought to term ('term' means full gestational period).
All species of animal mothers, not just human ones, deserve recognition for all they do. They love and care for their babies and do everything in their power to protect them from danger and teach them how to survive.