12 Kind Animals That Adopted Other Species

It's important to remember humans aren't the only ones who take extraordinary steps to protect, nurture and raise their young. The animal kingdom is flush with moms that take the time to teach their babies how to find food and protect themselves against the elements. Here's a look at five outstanding animal mothers going the extra mile for their young. We collected 12 touching examples for you proving that a caregiver's love doesn't have any boundaries in size or species.