Adoption is also fairly common among non-human primates. Researchers noted that many adoptions between different species happened among animals in homes, farms, or wild. Animals living closely together might think they are part of the same family group even if they are in fact of different species. Here are the heartwarming stories of animals adopting other animal species.
1. Dog and opossum
One day, tragedy struck a group of helpless baby opossums. You may hear about dogs adopting kittens. But this adoption story will make you smile for sure. The animals required feeding every two hours, but it was still uncertain if the opossums would survive without more motherly attention than Maldonado could provide. That's when the dog, Pretinha, stepped in. The sweet-natured pup apparently sensed the little opossums were in need, and began doting upon them as if they were her own.
2. Cat and rabbit
Introducing Mango that is a pet animal, a ginger cat who absolutely loves to take care of the family kittens in Louisville, Kentucky, USA and who treats some baby rabbits as if they are his offspring. One cute fact about this animal adopting animal story is Mango that is a male cat, licks the faces of the three baby rabbits affectionately during the video and keeps a close eye on them during the footage. In our video you can see another pet animal cat adopts puppies as well.
3. Chimpanzee and tiger
They are humans' closest relatives, sharing a similar genetic make-up and displaying behavior not unlike our own. Now this little chimpanzee is showing off a motherly instinct to rival even the most maternal of mankind. These adorable images reveal the close bond that has formed between a two-year-old chimpanzees called Do Do and a two-month-old tiger cub called Aorn. Do Do puts the bottle in her own mouth - almost mimicking the actions of a human mother checking to see if the milk is suitable for her offspring to consume.
4. Lion and Oryx
The oryx is a wild animal that lives in the African national parks. It's a kind of antelope that has long, straight horns and beautiful black-and-white marks on its head. Its favorite food is grass and leaves. Oryxes like to graze in groups. They stick together to help each other watch out for big cats, like lions, who prey on them. The lioness Kamunyak ’blessed one’ has adopted about 6 Oryx calves since she had terminated the mother of one of the cubs during a hunt. The lioness couldn’t breastfeed the weak calves so she called on humans for help. She let them feed the babies under her guidance. Unfortunately, the lioness couldn’t protect all “her calves” from being attacked by another lions’ pride.
5. Macaque and chicken
A black macaque monkey named Niv lives in an Israeli zoo in the city of Ramat Gan. Niv couldn’t find a companion among its own species and started taking care of a chicken from a neighboring cage. Niv coddles the bird that always runs to him when its feeling scared and is seeking shelter. Sometimes, the bird even stays overnight. These interspecies relationships typically form with some help from human caretakers who introduce the animals to each other. But it isn’t clear where Niv’s chicken came from. What is clear is that these two buddies are inseparable and irresistibly cute animals.
6. Dog and a kangaroo
Puppies might be the cutest to watch play, but there’s something about watching a dog play with another species of animal that makes our hearts feel all warm and fuzzy inside. In this video, we get to see a dog that has developed a special bond with a truly awesome animal–a kangaroo! This is not described under animal adoption, hence, the two seem like they are best friends, and watching them interact is irresistibly adorable! Just love how the kangaroo puts his short arms around the dog’s face, and especially the way they pounce around each other.
7. Chimpanzee and tiger cubs
When two white tiger cubs were born during a hurricane they had to be separated from their mother after their sanctuary flooded. However they have since found an unlikely surrogate mother in chimpanzee Anjana, who has taken on the role of being a caring animal for the cubs. This adorable footage will melt even the most cynical of hearts. She gives them a bottle, lies with them and acts as a surrogate mother. She has close contact and bond and gives them nurturing.
So which animal adoption you found is the best? Have you seen any pet animals adopting another animal in real life? Let us know in the comment section.
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