29 animals that show us some of the more "thrilling" aspects of motherhood ...

The cases where animals adopt the young offspring of a different species are not at all rare. Evidently, the maternal instinct goes beyond the differences in the number of legs or animal sounds, responding exclusively to a universal law that unites all creatures. 

Just as it happens for humans, motherhood for animals is a change that brings different and contrasting emotions such as moments of extreme happiness that alternate with moments of almost despair.

Take a look at these mothers lovingly struggling with their young offspring and get a double dose of delightful images!

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little_and_wild / Instagram

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eihpos__sophie / Instagram

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pawsitively_whoof / Instagram

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animal_county / Instagram

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actionforanimals / Instagram

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puppiesforeverlover / Instagram

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runa.oyapus.no / Instagram

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MazMe89 / Imgur

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vega.babes / Instagram

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belinda_vegan / Instagram

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vega.babes / Instagram

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_cats_and_dogs_love_ / Instagram

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yasir_ffm / Instagram

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carlitaa94rodrigueez / Instagram

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petarioofficial / Instagram

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mirjaekholm3 / Instagram

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maddpretty / Instagram

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jjsanimalphotography / Instagram