Mommy I am Hungry

Motherhood is an amazing wonderful skill. Humans aren’t the only species take extraordinary steps to protect, nurture and raise their babies. Even in the animal kingdom moms take time to feed, teach and take care of their offspring.

I was able to capture these pictures how a mother’s instinct kicks in when their youngsters get hungry. No matter where they are, big or small, feathers or not, moms will feed their babies whenever they are hungry.

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