We all love babies, but no one loves them more than their parents. Humans and animals are there from day one to feed and protect their young.

It’s really the most essential thing they do while on the planet. However, that responsibility can be a lot to ask of anyone.

The parents of the young are so dedicated to their survival that in the wild, the parents will risk their lives to save them. That’s a part of our genetic make-up and how the world has always been.

So, to be able to enjoy the cutest little babies and have zero responsibilities, might be the best way to enjoy the seeds of life. That’s why we are going to bring you some very caring parents watching out for their new babies, in this list.

1. Squirrel babies

This squirrel mom has a brand new baby, and she likely has many as most litters have 2-5 babies. Look how she cautiously moves the brittle youngster.

2. Proud family

It looks like this happy family’s getting a photo for their holiday card to send to all the other dog families out there. So adorable, they look like they all could be huggable stuffed animals.

3. African Elephants

Elephant herds are matriarchal. Which means the moms are the boss. Elephant mothers carry their babies for nearly two years before giving birth. The bond is immeasurable. They make sure their babies get food, teach their children useful skills, and show their children how to lead the herd during hard times. Mothers know best!

4. The Koala

Once the Joey has permanently left the pouch, it rides on its mother’s back for transportation, learning to climb by grasping branches. Gradually, it spends more time away from its mother, and at 12 months, it is fully weaned.

5. Macaque Monkey

The macaque young also ride on the backs of their mothers. This baby is viewing the world on her mother’s back outside of a temple in Thailand.

6. Born in fleece

These littles are naturally wearing fleece as they enter the world. It keeps them warm in their native habitat. They will just follow mom for her milk.

7. Panda bears

Panda cubs are adored and generally resemble puppies at birth. Panda cubs are also born small, white, blind, furless, and helpless. Mothers have a big responsibility in raising their young.

8. Those who howl together…

Stay together. What a fantastic moment captured here as the mother (leader of the pack) leads the babies in learning some communication. You don’t even need a full moon.

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9. You’ve almost got it

Hey! Little trunk. You’re looking the wrong way. But can you really blame the newb, everything is so interesting and new. It would be hard not to be sidetracked.

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10. Rhino time

The rhinos have had a tough go from poachers for a long time. Populations in the last ten years have risen by over 30%. That’s tough work, as the mothers only have a calf once every 2.5-5 years.

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11. Penguins work extra hard

Chicks require attentive parents for survival. Both parents feed the chick regurgitated food. Adults recognize and feed only their own chick. Parents are able to identify their chick by its distinctive call.

12. Golden goose

Look at those little golden geese. These parents have quite the flock. Don’t you just love seeing a long line of babies swimming behind their mother? It always reminds me of a Disney cartoon.

13. Can you see?

They certainly have a unique hairstyle. But I think they look really cool. The more I look at them, the more I’m jealous of that hair.

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14. Tiger cub

We generally don’t think of the snow when we think of tigers but, these Siberian tigers are well adapted to surviving in the cold and deep snow. Momma just has to teach the cub how to do it.

15. Lemur

Lemurs are abundant in Madagascar. But not found too many other places. The babies, known as pups, will cling to their mother’s chest for the first two weeks and then move to her back. They become full adult explorers at five months.

16. Born into luxury

Look at this baby swan. Free rides on the back of its mother and her wings even make shade for the little, so it doesn’t get overheated.

17. Grizzley bears

Bears, in general, are very protective of their cubs. Cubs love to stray away from their mothers when they are just lying around but, mothers are never far from them. Keep an eye out!

18. Keep up!

This little guy is no longer riding on his mother’s back and certainly looks a bit insecure. He’ll gain confidence soon enough. Just keep following and imitating.

19. Emperor Penguins

With penguin chicks, it’s almost impossible to tell whether they are real or a stuffed animal. Seriously, that could just be a stuffed animal set in front of the mother. I wonder if she’d know?

20. We love kittens

Look how adorable this little kitten is. I can’t help but want to get a kitten every time I see one. So soft and cuddly.

21. Proud Moment

I don’t know why, but I see a proud mom sending her child off to their very first day of school in this photo. I always picture animals doing human things.

22. Baby Horse

The first day for a foal is packed with firsts. Within the first two hours – a foal starts breathing (within seconds), lifts its head (within 5 minutes), attempts to rise (within 10 minutes), stands (within 55 minutes), vocalizes (within 45 minutes), defecates meconium (within 30 minutes), suckles for the first time (within one hour), walks-runs for the first time (within 90 minutes), and takes its first nap (within two hours).

23. Apricot dogs

This little puppy has good looks. But which parent did he get them from? I’d say you could pick either one… haha.

24. My first necklace

Can you picture this little endless ball of energy with its little bell running around your living room? I can, and I want it to be a reality.

25. Time to show off

When you can’t get your baby to do what you want, and they won’t listen. You grab them by the neck and take them where they need to be.

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Source: Animal Channel