Mother's Day: Let's celebrate the day for animal mothers too!

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A newborn gazelle takes its first steps into the world with the help of its mother. /CFP Photo

A mother panda is caressing her cub. /CFP Photo

A Saunders' gull chick "kisses" its mother. /CFP Photo

A mother swift feeds her baby. /CFP Photo

An African lion cub endeavors to mount on its mother's back. /CFP Photo

A white kangaroo mother keeps her newborn safe in her pouch. /CFP Photo

A mother dog feeds two tiger cubs. /CFP Photo

When we are honoring motherhood every year on May 9, mothers from the animal kingdom are no exception.

They use their instinct and love to nurture their children, thanks to these animal mothers for preserving the unique biodiversity of our planet.

(All images via VCG)

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