Tiger cubs “have no mother”, Labrador dog reluctantly becomes a mother, the ending is surprising and heartwarming
There is a touching story of a strange maternal bond between a litter of tiger cubs and a Labrador dog. Could it be that love is built day by day, and even among different species, there can be maternal affection?
In a zoo, there was a female tiger who gave birth to five tiger cubs but showed no love for them as a mother should. She didn’t care for them, refused to let them nurse, and always drove them away when they tried to cuddle up to her. This left the zookeepers perplexed; without the mother’s milk, how could the tiger cubs survive? They resorted to artificial feeding, but this was not a sustainable solution.
The following day, they tried a different approach, wondering if it would succeed. They brought in a recently lactating Labrador mother, who was friendly and had enough milk for her own puppies. At first, they were worried that the tiger cubs might not accept her, but to their surprise, the cubs showed no aversion. They eagerly approached her, seeking her teats, and nursed contentedly. It seemed that to them, “whoever provides milk is a mother,” displaying a remarkable sense of empathy.
Initially, the Labrador mother was a bit reluctant and seemed forced into this role, especially with so many cubs to care for. Her face showed a mix of helplessness and weariness. However, as days passed and she nursed and nurtured the tiger cubs, a natural maternal instinct began to grow within her. She became familiar with the responsibility of feeding the cubs, exhibiting patience and gentleness.
As the tiger cubs grew older, the zookeepers decided it was time to wean them off milk. Worried that the presence of the Labrador might pose a threat to her own puppies, they led her away from the enclosure. To their surprise, the Labrador found a way back and refused to leave. She approached the tiger cubs and continued to nurse them, not willing to abandon them.
Through their shared days and experiences, the Labrador had come to see the tiger cubs as her own offspring. She worried about them not having enough to eat and couldn’t bear the thought of weaning them abruptly. It turns out that being a mother doesn’t necessarily mean giving birth. Initially, the Labrador may not have been willing to care for the tiger cubs, but over time, as they lived together and bonded, maternal affection bloomed.
This heartwarming story at the zoo left many people curious and deeply moved. It goes to show that different species can also display abundant emotions of love and care.
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