These baby fur seals will melt your heart
From their curious little faces to their sheep-like bleat, everything about fur seal pups is just adorable. We dare you to watch this video without saying saying ‘aww!’
We're pretty sure we've found the world's cutest animal babies
It’s no surprise that you enjoy watching videos of baby kittens, tiny piglets or a sleepy newborn chipmunk. That instinct that makes you go Squeeee is actually the product of millions of years of evolution. Our empathy towards baby animals is part of a process that makes us better parents towards our own offspring—we look … Continued
Raccoon family uses teamwork to assist straggling baby
Officer Chris Williams, of the Camdenton, Missouri police department, came across an unusual site while on patrol around Camdenton High School. He noticed a family of raccoons, a mother and her two babies, struggling to climb over a concrete wall. One of the young raccoons was having a bit of trouble making it over the … Continued
Five marine mothers and the incredible ways they care for their young
Underwater mothers face challenges and dangers we cannot imagine, including those posed by human activities such as pollution, habitat loss and underwater noise from shipping and development. It’s WWF Water Wednesday, when Love Nature television explores the unique characteristics, natural history, environmental challenges and threats facing waters and aquatic species in Canada and around the … Continued
Ever wonder what an elephant giving birth looks like?
Elephant mothers endure one of the longest gestation periods of any other mammal on Earth, which is nearly 22 months. They also give birth to some of the heaviest babies ever. The average weight of a newborn elephant is roughly 250 lbs. [geoip-content not_country=”CA”] Check out Elefamilia, now available on the Love Nature app: Meet … Continued
Nandi the elephant learns to use her trunk
Nandi, a nearly 1-year-old African elephant, is the baby of her herd. Just like a human baby who has to learn how to walk, a young elephant has to learn how to use their trunk.
Anaka, a nearly 2-year-old gorilla, is one tough ape
Gorillas look big and menacing, but deep down they’re pretty shy. Young Anaka is nearly 2-years-old, and is already showing off and acting tough.
Watch these baby wild boar frolic and play
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Mother zebra knows her baby by smell alone
It can be easy to get lost in a crowd, especially when everyone has stripes. In order to avoid losing their offspring, a mother zebra will take the time to get to know their baby’s scent.
Watch as this baby chimp drifts off to dream land
Is there anything cuter than watching a baby fall asleep? How about if that baby is a chimpanzee?
An alpha in the making
A young baboon spends some quality time with mom and pop, while he’s still got his youth.
Pronghorns have a get-up-and-go attitude
In order to avoid becoming a predator’s lunch, pronghorns usually have to stay on the move. They’re able to run at incredible speeds, and only spend about 10 minutes sleeping.
The life of a lion cub isn't as easy as it might seem
Lion cubs face a number of dangers from a very young age, from hungry predators to competitive male lions looking to become pride leader. Fortunately, mom always has her cubs’ back.
Learning how to be a capybara
From swimming to chewing food, there are a lot of things a young capybara must learn how to do properly if he wishes to survive in the wild.
The peaceful nature of the alpaca
Alpacas are very quiet and peaceful creatures, especially the young.
Coyote pups learn to be part of the pack
3 coyote pups enjoy spending some quality time with mom and dad, who teach them important lessons about survival and pack mentality.
Cute fix: Wild baby bunny fascinated by 11-year-old yellow Lab
While hanging out in his backyard, David Jackson and his 11-year-old yellow Lab, Meg, encountered a wild baby bunny. The bunny, which Jackson nicknamed Little John Stamos, seemed absolutely fascinated by the presence of the large dog, and fearlessly chases after Meg. In turn, Meg is equally enthusiastic to have found such a tiny playmate. … Continued
3 cheetah cubs won't let mother's rejection get them down
It’s not uncommon for a cheetah mother to abandon a sick or weak baby, but while these 3 brothers are perfectly healthy, they won’t let mom’s rejection stop them from playing.
Running around with baby bison
As the largest land animals in North America, a charging bison can be a terrifying sight. As a baby, watching a bison run around might remind you of a puppy at play.
This little lemur loves to leap
Jocelyn, a baby ring-tailed lemur, has a lot of energy and loves bouncing around her exhibit at the Saint Louis Zoo.
Baby hummingbirds have to learn how to use their tongues
Not only do young hummingbirds have to learn how to fly, they also have to learn how to use their tongues in order to collect nectar. This involves doing tongue exercises. More bird features on Love Nature: Africa’s vultures are circling towards extinction, a new study warns The world’s oldest tracked bird is ready to … Continued
Meet the baby gentoo penguins from the Edinburgh Zoo
Female gentoo penguins will lay two eggs, with both parents taking turns to incubate them. The incubation period usually takes 34 to 36 days, until the young hatch. After hatching, the baby penguins will remain in the nest for the first month of life. They’ll start to form groups with other newborns, and together they … Continued
Meet Bulldozer, a 6-week-old muskoxen
At 6-weeks-old, Bulldozer has a lot to learn about being a muskox. Thanks to mom’s guidance, he’ll gain all the skills and knowledge he’ll need to survive.
This 2-and-a-half-month-old white rhino loves to run
Meet Tino, a 2-and-a-half-month-old white rhino who is fast on his feet. Not only does running help the young rhinoceros burn off energy, but it keeps mom on her toes as well.
This baby orangutan is a real mama's boy
Orangutans are primarily solitary creatures, except for the first 2 years of life when they’re completely dependent on their mothers. The first 4 months are spent literally glued to mom, never leaving her side. Once the ape starts developing climbing skills, at about the age of 2, distance starts to grow between mother and infant. … Continued
Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum: 4 Silver Fox Pups Having Fun
Here at the Saunder Country Critters Zoo, Franny is the young mother of 4 silver fox pups. Fee, Fi, Fo and Fum have a lot to learn about being a fox before they earn their silver coat.