Parental Care Collection (page 2)

Golden Oriole -Oriolus oriolus-, adult female incubating eggs in the nest, in a walnut tree, Bulgaria

Golden Oriole -Oriolus oriolus-, adult male, watching over the nest, in a walnut tree, Bulgaria

Great Crested Grebe -Podiceps cristatus-, adult bird with chicks on its back on a lake, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

South Russian Tarantula -Lycosa singoriensis- carrying spiderlings on the back, Bulgaria

Adelie penguins C016 / 6174
Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae), Cape Adare, Antarctica. Photographs taken during Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913 (also known as the Terra Nova expedition)

Adelie penguins feeding their young C016 / 6170
Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae) feeding their young. Photographs taken during Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913 (also known as the Terra Nova expedition)

Olive Baboon, Papio anubis, Lake Nakuru, Kenya, mother with baby

Nursery spider
Female nursery web spider (Pisaura mirabilis) inside a spun nettle leaf. It is carrying an egg sac in its mouthparts. When the young emerge the spiders are guarded, an example of parental care

Adelie penguin with chick
Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) on its pebble nest with a two-day-old chick. Adelie penguins normally raise two chicks. The male and female take turns to incubate the eggs and feed the young

Emperor penguins with chick
Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) pair with their three-month-old chick. The adults feed the chicks by regurgitating fish

Meerkats (Suricata suricatta). Meerkat adult with a pup. The meerkat gives birth to between two and four young after a gestation lasting around two and a half months

Emperor penguins sheltering chicks
Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) sheltering three-week-old chicks. The males shelter the chicks against the cold by holding them on their feet and covering them with a fold of skin

Infant bonobo ape and mother
Infant bonobo ape (Pan paniscus) urinating. Its mother is throwing sand over the urine. This species of chimpanzee was discovered in 1929

Chacma baboon mother and young
Chacma baboons. Female chacma baboon (Papio ursinus) carrying an infant on its back. This species of baboon inhabits scrub, woodland and semi-desert environments in southern Africa

Generations
MODEL RELEASED. Generations. Father and mother holding their young babys hands

Protoceratops dinosaurs defending eggs
Protoceratops dinosaurs (centre) defending their nest against a pair of raptors, computer artwork. Their eggs are seen at centre right

Cow and newborn calf
Cow (Bos taurus) and newborn calf

Mountain gorilla and baby
Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) cradling a young baby in its arms. Mountain gorillas are found in cloud forests high on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes between Rwanda

Mountain gorilla infant feeding
Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) infant feeding at its mothers breast. Mountain gorillas are found in cloud forests high on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes between Rwanda

Mountain gorilla family group
Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) family group, with an infant at lower left. Mountain gorillas are found in cloud forests high on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes between Rwanda

Mountain gorilla and infant

Mother and baby Chacma Baboon
Female Chacma Baboon (Papio ursinus), also known as Cape Baboon, with baby in Cape, South Africa

African elephants. Young African elephant (Loxodonta africana) feeding from its mother. Elephant calves are born after a 22 month gestation period and they nurse for around three years

Newly hatched Blue Tit chicks and adult in a nestbox
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Gentoo Penguin. (Pygoscelis papua). with chick. Moltke Island, Antractic Peninsula
Mike Phimister / SplashdownDirect

Mother and pup California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus) hauled out among Brown Pelicans (Pelecanus occidentalis)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) mother and pup on ice near Dawes Glacier in Endicott Arm, Southeast Alaska, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Mother and calf California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus) in the calm waters of San Ignacio Lagoon, Baja, Mexico
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Common Ostrich - Male and female with chicks. Occurs throughout sub-Saharan Africa except for rainforests
ASW-4697 Common Ostrich - Male and female with chicks Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa Struthio camelus Alan J. S

Common Ostrich - Male shading chicks. Occurs throughout sub-Saharan Africa except for rainforests
ASW-4696 Common Ostrich - Male shading chicks Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa. Struthio camelus Alan J. S

Asian Elephant, Domestic mother and calf 3 days old. India
PM-9951 Indian / Asian Elephant - mother and calf 3 days old India Elephas maximus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Timber Rattlesnakes- Emerging from hibernation at den site. Venomous pitvipers
CAN-2114 Timber Rattlesnakes - Emerging from hibernation at den site Northeastern USA Crotalus horridus Venomous pitvipers, widely distributed throughout eastern United States

Mallard duck and family
PM-9861 Mallard duck- with family Anas platyrhynchos Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mother and baby girl
MODEL RELEASED. Mother and baby girl

Mother holding her baby
MODEL RELEASED. Mother holding her baby boy. He is six months old

Mother with her sleeping baby
MODEL RELEASED. Mother with her sleeping baby. She is six months old

Mother playing with baby
MODEL RELEASED. Mother playing with baby. Mother holding her six-month-old baby son in the air

Timber Rattlesnakes - Adult females with newborn young, parental care. Venomous pitvipers
CAN-2115 Timber Rattlesnakes - Adult females with newborn young, parental care. Northeastern USA Crotalus horridus Venomous pitvipers, widely distributed throughout eastern United States

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"Unbreakable Bonds: A Glimpse into the World of Parental Care" In a heartwarming display of love and protection, an Asian Elephant mother gently guides her three-day-old calf through the lush greenery. The immense size difference between them is overshadowed by the unspoken bond that exists between this domestic mother and her precious offspring. Meanwhile, in the wild savannahs, a Cheetah named Acinonyx showcases its remarkable parenting skills. With unparalleled agility and speed, this fierce feline ensures the safety of its vulnerable cubs as they navigate their way through life's challenges. Picture No. 12010817 captures a tender moment shared by a Brown Bullhead Catfish named Ameiurus nebulosus and its offspring. These devoted parents guard their young with unwavering dedication during their short but impactful lifespan of six to eight years. Moving away from wildlife, we delve into history with Picture No. 12479134 - Terrestrial and celestial globes ordered by Louis XVI (1754-93). Even amidst his royal duties, this enlightened monarch recognized the importance of nurturing knowledge in future generations as he commissioned these educational tools for his people. As we explore further in Pictures No. 12479133 to No. 12479128, we witness how parental care extends beyond species boundaries; it transcends time and space itself. Each image depicts different aspects of our world – terrestrial landscapes blending seamlessly with celestial wonders – all carefully crafted to inspire curiosity and understanding among those who come after us. From majestic elephants to swift cheetahs, diligent catfish parents to visionary kings like Louis XVI – these captivating glimpses remind us that parental care knows no bounds or limitations, and is an instinctual force that drives creatures great and small towards protecting their young ones while imparting wisdom for a brighter future. Let us cherish these moments captured forever in photographs as testaments to the enduring power of love and guidance that shape our world.