Just like humans, animals are able to show their passion, empathy, and affection. For example, it’s a well-known fact that swans usually stay with one mate for their entire lifetime. Moreover, these birds feel very responsible for their cygnets and there is a hypothesis that says it’s their kids that are the reason for spending their whole lives together.

We at Smalljoys suggest that you have a look at these adorable animal families and see what animal love with cubs and their partners is like.

#1. Proud parents

#2. “Meet your new doggies!”

#3. Almost 101 Dalmatians

#4. “Wanna play with us?”

#5. Ah, those puppies…aren’t they cute?

#6. “Follow me, my family!”

#7. “We were just playing.”

#8. “You should’ve taken the sleigh.”

#9. Evening howling

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Howl at the Moon ? Photo by @jim.zuckerman.photography #WildPlanet

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#10. “Where are you, sonny?”

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Happy Sunday ❄️ Photo by @daisygilardini #WildPlanet

A post shared by WILD PLANET (@wild.planet) on Oct 7, 2018 at 4:59am PDT

#11. “May I have this dance?”

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Pair of Leppet-faced Vultures Photo by / @lislegwynn #WildPlanet

A post shared by WILD PLANET (@wild.planet) on Sep 29, 2018 at 6:46am PDT

#12. A morning walk

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Not some of my finer photos but still a great morning out! #bushlife #travel #rockformations #itwaschillythismorning #gamedrive #animalfamilies

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#13. “My kids are my treasure.”

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Mother’s love ?❤️ Photo by @harplington #WildPlanet

A post shared by WILD PLANET (@wild.planet) on Sep 25, 2018 at 1:07pm PDT

#14. Taking a bite

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Taking a bite ? Photo by @yswildlifephotography #WildPlanet

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#15. Their facial expressions clearly show they are a family.

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Three Barn Owls displaying very different facial expressions! Describe each Owls unique expression in a couple words and the the best/funniest will get a brief mention in our upcoming Stories!✅ Photo by /@souravmondalphotographs #WildPlanet

A post shared by WILD PLANET (@wild.planet) on Sep 11, 2018 at 5:50am PDT

#16. “Mom, I love you so much!”

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Black Skimmer chick holding onto her mother Photo by @outback_photo_adventures #WildPlanet

A post shared by WILD PLANET (@wild.planet) on Sep 3, 2018 at 11:00am PDT

#17. The protectors

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Photo by @rahul_belsare ‘The Protectors’- Asian Elephant parents guarding their calf #wildplanet

A post shared by WILD PLANET (@wild.planet) on Aug 24, 2018 at 5:39am PDT

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#18. Kissing in the rain

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Rose ringed parakeets having a kiss! Photo by @bhavik_thaker #wildplanet

A post shared by WILD PLANET (@wild.planet) on Aug 21, 2018 at 1:40pm PDT

#19. “Come, Simba! I’ll show you the world!”

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Mufasa and Simba!? Photo via @gondwana_ecotours #wildplanet

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#20. On guard!

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Africa | Have you ever wondered why most cheetahs look so similar? It’s because they have unusually low genetic variability, especially when compared to other big cats. Besides lions, cheetahs are the only other social cats and the groups they form are called coalitions, which are typically started by brothers from the same litter. . . . . . . . #animalsofinstagram #animalplanet #animaloftheday #wild #wildlife #outdoors #animals #wildanimals #conservation #nature #animallovers #instanature #wildgeography #wildlifeonearth #africa #animalsofafrica #cheetah

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#21. Double pleasure

#22. May I have this kiss forever?

#23. Sleep, baby, sleep…

#24. “Mother will always share food with you.”

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:: The Family Ground Squirrel :: This California ground squirrel mom had three babies she was feeding and playing with — well, three that I could see. They usually have six or so per litter. She was nursing them while also sharing her food, mostly the wild grasses growing around these rocks. (Photographed with my 300mm from a public trail.) ⏩Use #dailykalakaar to get #featured #dailykalakaar :- @ingridtaylar Follow @dailykalakaar #groundsquirrels #babysquirrels #babyanimals #babywildanimals #wildlifephotography #squirrelsofinstagram #californiawildlife #animalfamilies #shoutout #getfeatured @dailykalakaar

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#25. Ah, that look!

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? ? #animalfamilies #asianelephants #srilanka #myheart #natuuuure #travel

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#26. Crossing the road

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(?) Excuse us while we cross the busiest street in #Springfieldmo… yes the entire road froze for this family procession… (?) ? "All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure." ? ~ Mark Twain . . . . #Geese #Goose #Gosling #Gander #Gaggle #Bird #Birds #Animalfamilies #Eveningstroll #Crossingtheroad #Justmeandmybabies #Natureinthecity #Citynature #Naturecrosswalk #Confidence #Glenstone #Marktwain #Marktwainquotes #Ozarks #Missouri #417land #417 #Sgf #Sgfmo #Springfieldmissouri

A post shared by GB (@ozarkswild) on Apr 29, 2018 at 5:57pm PDT

#27. Family portrait

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family portrait #iseeyou #animalfamilies #mothers #whatislove #eyecontact #feelingthefeelings #existential #curiosity #monkeys #india #worldtravel #photography #animalphotography #travelgram #animalkingdom #siblings #babyanimals #worldfamilies

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#28. “Did you say something?”

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Awwww love these moo cows! Sooo cute ❤️ #animallove #naturalbeauties #supercute #animalfamilies #cowspiracy #cowsofinstagram ?

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#29. Come here you!

#30. Keeping warm

#31. Walking their kid

#32. Back pain is inevitable

#33. Family hug

#34. Holding noses

#35. Swimming lessons

#36. Under her wings

#37. Afternoon nap

#38. What you looking at?

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#39. Cuddle time

#40. Keeping them safe

#41. Fluffy toy

#42. Pik-a-boo

#43. Sweetest kiss ever

#44. Sunbathing

#45. Don’t mess with this mom

#46. Inside mom’s warmth

#47. Swan ride

#48. Tasty?

#49. Newborn

#50. Tail hugging

#51. Teaching the kid how to swim

#52. Standing tall

#53. A loving family

#54. A fence is not a wall.

#55. What a Mother’s day should look like:

#56. Don’t leave me!

#57. I’m gonna tell you a secret…

#58. He wasn’t feeling well and everyone wanted to help.

#59. What are you looking at?

#60. This passion:

#61. The tenderness is real.

#62. Take a nap, honey. I’ll watch the kid

Just my dog spooning my baby. Nothing to see here.

#63. Hiding nuts all day can really wear you out…

#64. Gimme a kiss

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#65. Night cuddles

#66. Give me my friend!

#67. A mother’s hugs are the best.

#68. I came home from vacation yesterday, and my dog hasn’t left me alone since.

#69. New parents

#70. He is looking at you with love.