iN PHOTOS: Animal moms and spring babies in Kamloops, Okanagan
Spring has sprung in Kamloops and the Okanagan, and local farms and ranches are welcoming new life. Precious moments between livestock mothers and babies were captured in March, while they cuddled in quiet, straw filled pens or explored pastures side by side. This photo collection...
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Spring has sprung in Kamloops and the Okanagan, and local farms and ranches are welcoming new life.
Precious moments between livestock mothers and babies were captured in March, while they cuddled in quiet, straw filled pens or explored pastures side by side.
This photo collection includes cows, sheep, goats and a feisty mother duck. All these creatures have special ways to bond with their new babies.
Mother cows groom their calves for hours and as the babies reach adulthood they will groom each other. Even as adults, the babies stay close to their moms for protection, but as they age the connection becomes companionship, according to Farm Sanctuary
https://blog.farmsanctuary.org/2015/05/6-awww-inspiring-ways-farm-animal-moms-show-affection-for-their-babies/
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Sheep mothers have a guttural call they use with their babies that tells them to come back or beware of danger. The lambs can recognize the distinct call of its mother. Sheep are flock animals and stay close to their relatives.
Goat moms have lifelong connections with their kids and left to their own devices will stay with them for life. Goats can recognize their kids even after long periods of separation.
Duck moms are known to be fiercely protective of their young and will chase away larger waterfowl and other animals who come near their them.
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