Baby Harp Seal
A baby harp seal rests on the Arctic ice. Its mother can distinguish it from hundreds of others by
scent alone.
Baby Asian Elephant in Tall Grass
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.
Lynx and Cub
Lynxes are known for the black tufts of fur on the tips of their ears.
Black Bear Mother and Cub
Mother black bears are notoriously protective of their cubs, who stay with their mothers for
about two years.
Leopard Cub Playing With Mother's Tail
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.
Bobcat Kitten in the Wild
Bobcat kittens are born in litters of one to six and will stay with their mother for up to one year
before heading off on their own.
Polar Bear Mother With Cub
Dutiful mothers, female polar bears usually give birth to twin cubs, which stay with her for more
than two years until they can hunt and survive on their own.