The All-Star Moms Of The Animal Kingdom

For Mother's Day weekend, we're celebrating the all-star moms of the animal kingdom, from a pair of adorable whispering whales to some... less adorable invertebrate mothers. FACT OF THE DAY: An alligator mom keep her kids in a place no predator would dare search—inside her mouth. [Curiosity Daily logo]( “That strong mother doesn't tell her cub, 'Son, stay weak so the wolves can get you.' She says, 'Toughen up, this is reality we are living in.'” – Lauryn Hill The Best Mothers In The Animal Kingdom It's Mother's Day weekend, and we're getting a bit teary-eyed over how much our moms have done for us. But as great as our mothers are, we have to admit that they've never eaten one of their own limbs for us. Today, we're celebrating the most incredible moms in the animal kingdom. Whale Moms Whisper Sweet Nothings To Their Calves [Shhh...Baby Whales Whisper To Their Mothers]( If this isn't the cutest thing you've heard today, then we envy your life at the lamb-tickling factory. Whale moms and calves are known to whisper reassuring noises to each other to keep each other feeling safe in the murky ocean. Why whisper instead of singing at full volume? Click below to find out. [EEAAUOAA LITTLE BABY DON'T SAY A WORD]( Octopus Moms Will Chew Off A Leg For Their Eggs [Octopus Mothers Will Sacrifice A Limb For Their Eggs]( When it comes to childbirth, octopus moms are hardcore. She lays between 50,000 and 200,000 eggs, and that's only the beginning. Over the next couple of months—or years, for some species—she'll forego moving and eating in order to take care of the little ones. If she's really hungry, she might resort to making a meal out of one of her own limbs. Eesh. [MOM JUST MADE US PEANUT BUTTER APPLES]( Caecilian Moms Let Their Babies Eat Their Skin [Baby Caecilians Make A Meal Out Of Mom]( It's hard to top the sacrifice of octopus moms, but these worms give them a run for their money. Caecilian babies engage in maternal dermatophagy—peeling off their mother's skin and eating it. Even weirder, it's not fatal—mom's skin soon grows back and the babies grow up to agonize over the perfect gift every Mother's Day. [ANY CARDS THAT SAY "THANKS FOR THE SKIN, MOM?"]( Follow us and smarten up your social media. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Google+]( [Pinterest]( [undefined]( [Advertise on Curiosity]( Discover More Amazing Stories Every Day! Start following the subjects that interest you most. We do the work of writing, designing and curating can't-miss articles and videos in those subjects, so you can let your natural curiosity lead the way. [EXPLORE ALL SUBJECTS]( Not Curious Anymore? If you already know everything, you might as well [unsubscribe]( or [update your email preferences](. [Unsubscribe]( | [Update Preferences]( Beacon Solutions, Inc. 4809 Ravenswood Ave Chicago, IL 60640