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48 of the most adorable photos of pregnant animals (new pics)

If you think some people look perfect when they’re pregnant, wait ‘til you see the precious moms from the animal kingdom ...
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Animals that give birth to large litters (and how mothers cope)

Being a mother is a tremendous accomplishment and one of the most challenging jobs in the world. This applies even in the animal kingdom, where it can be a literal dog-eat-dog world for many species.
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Giving Birth to a Porcupine May Not Be as Painful as it Sounds

Baby porcupines, called porcupettes, are born with soft quills that harden in hours. Learn how this adaptation protects ...
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Newborn animals make smart decisions before learning begins

New research shows newborn animals make smart decisions minutes after hatching, using flexible instincts that combine ...

Baby elephant makes historic arrival at Smithsonian's National Zoo as first birth in nearly 25 years

Rare Asian elephant birth at Smithsonian's National Zoo marks first new calf in nearly 25 years, offering new hope for endangered species conservation efforts.