 |
| A baby harp seal rests on the Arctic ice. Its mother can distinguish it from hundreds of others by scent alone. |
 |
| Baby elephants are born big, standing approximately three feet (one meter) tall and weighing 200 pounds (91 kilograms) at birth. They nurse for two to three years, and are fully mature at 9 (females) to 15 (males) years of age. |
 |
| Usually solitary animals, leopard cubs live with their mothers for two years, learning how to hunt. Cubs are born in pairs and are grayish with no discernible spots. |
 |
| Lynxes are known for the black tufts of fur on the tips of their ears. |
 |
| Cheetah mothers typically give birth to a litter of three cubs, all of which will stay with her for one and a half to two years before venturing off on their own. When interacting with her cubs, cheetah mothers purr, just like domestic cats. |
No comments:
Post a Comment