From the depths of the ocean to the dense forests, animals’ sacrifice and care for their young is a wonderful testament to unconditional love.

1. Octopus: Extreme sacrifice: Mother octopus is one of the greatest mothers in the animal world . In each litter, the mother octopus gives birth to about 50,000 eggs and must take care of them for 40 days. During this time, the mother octopus cannot leave the egg nest to hunt, so to maintain life, the mother octopus is willing to eat part of her body. 

2. Panda: Careful motherly love. Mother pandas take care of their young meticulously and carefully. Panda cubs are very small and temporarily blind at birth, requiring constant care from their mother. One notable case is mother panda Mei Xiang at the Smithsonian National Zoo, who was so protective of her baby that she forgot to eat, forgot to sleep, and even prevented zoo staff from approaching to check on her baby’s health. young.

 3. Dolphins: Guide and protect: Mother dolphins not only love but are also very intelligent in taking care of their children. They guide their young, create a safe space, and use a distinctive whistle to call them if they get lost. This helps baby dolphins easily find their mother and receive the necessary protection.

 4. Whale: Giant heart, great love: The blue whale, the animal with the biggest heart, has special affection for its children. During the first two years of life, mother whales closely monitor their calves, protecting them from predators and shooting milk into their babies’ mouths to ensure they receive adequate nutrition. 

5. Spiders: Protect their babies to the end: The mother South American spider, species Mesabolivar Aurantiacus, holds the egg sac in her jaws until the eggs hatch. Female wolf spiders will attach egg sacs to their silk spinners and fiercely protect them. When the eggs hatch, the baby spiders climb onto their mother’s back and are protected by her until they are old enough to move on their own. 

6. Gorilla: Take care of every detail. Mother gorillas not only care for but also stay close to their babies until they can become independent. At Bristol Zoo, England, baby gorilla Afia was cared for by her adoptive mother Romina after Afia’s biological mother had health problems. The image of Romina loving and protecting Afia touched many people. 

7. Meerkat: Teaching and protecting: Mother meerkats and herd members patiently teach their children how to handle poisonous scorpions, their main food source. The mother meerkat will protect her young from danger and guide them from their first steps. When in danger, the Meerkat mother will gather her young and shield them with her body. 8. Elephants: Taking care of the herd: Mother elephants are great mothers in the animal world, pregnant for 22 months and taking care of their young with the help of the herd. Baby elephants weigh nearly 100kg when born and need special care from their mother and other members of the herd. Mother elephants not only protect but also educate their young from the first days. We invite readers to watch more videos: Moments when “huge” animals still cling to their mothers.