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Freshwater turtles spend much of the day basking in the sun to regulate their body temperature near ponds and rivers across North America. National Geographic

Siberian chipmunks can be found in Hokkaido, Japan, where they spend much of their time gathering seeds and nuts before winter. In the last slide, one grooms itself by licking its paw and rubbing it across its cheek. Als…

Survival is not always struggle. Sometimes, it is care — carried quietly toward the future. National Geographic

It’s rare to find a Pallas’s cat litter this larg💚 These stocky, solitary felines roam vast areas of grass and scrubland in search of small prey. It’s thought their numbers are low because of habitat fragmentation and h…

Wishing you a happy life 🐢🫶 139 hawksbill turtle hatchlings making their way to the ocean for the first time. National Geographic

Curious by nature 🍃🥹 National Geographic

When you hear thunder for the first time. National Geographic

Ever heard tiger cubs roar National Geographic

A massive brown bear was spotted navigating the high-altitude peaks of Alaska. National Geographic

Cute elephant trying a new hairstyle National Geographic

A couple of cranes guiding their young one to take flight National Geographic

Isn't this the cutest little ball of spines you've ever seen? Despite its plush face, it's born with spines! They are soft at birth to protect the mother, but harden within a few hours. They usually stay with their mothe…

A relaxing spot for the coati (Nasua nasua) on the Devil's Throat Circuit. This diurnal mammal is usually found in large groups of between 1 and 65 individuals. It feeds on fruits, insects, larvae, eggs, and small verteb…

Baby animals can be a full time job. 🐾 Some stay glued to their mothers every second, climbing on, holding tight, and making sure they do not get left behind. It can look a little tiring for the moms, but for these litt…

Mom try to put poor little one on the naughty sett. National Geographic

Keep calm and mustache on 🥸 Inca tern birbs certainly tern heads wherever they go, with white facial plumes in a dapper 'stache shape, dark gray bodies, and bright red-orange bills. Inca terns are native to the Pacific…

Nature always sets its own pace. 🐾 Puma/Mountain Lion. Puma Concolor Puma. National Geographic

These adorable nibbles are more than just affection. Grooming strengthens social bonds among meerkat clan members, which is vital to keeping the group safe from the numerous predators they face in the Kalahari Desert—and…

Finding a soulmate? Sounds like a super doable task for this tiny Sierra newt 🦎 National Geographic

Chillin' with mom 🦛 National Geographic

It takes considerable acrobatics to scratch your back without getting pricked by its thorns!🐾 National Geographic

Post lunch nap in Yellowstone.😴 National Geographic

The most magical sighting of an Aardvark crossing the Makgadikgadi salt pans at sunset. National Geographic

LITTLE trunks with BIG attitudes 🥹🫶 National Geographic

The ancient tree, home to entire worlds. Little ants build the mighty forest, branch by branch. Tiny roots hold giant trees as moss steadies the bark. In nature’s grand design, it’s the little things that string the tape…

Some teach kindness. Some teach courage. Some teach how to catch dinner. Every lesson starts with Mom. Happy Mother’s Day! National Geographic

Nothing raises the hair on your arms like a wolf’s howl in Yellowstone National Park. National Geographic

Cub and mom in the tall grass.🌿 National Geographic

An Atlantic puffin gathering grass for its nest suddenly dropped everything after spotting its partner flying overhead. It instinctively launched into a joyful courtship ritual by tossing the grass aside and sharply lift…