Mommy Tiger and Her Cubs Are Beyond Precious

 By 
Neha Prakash
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Mommy Tiger and Her Cubs Are Beyond Precious

Looks like the animal kingdom isn't so different from mankind, especially when it comes to motherhood.

This BBC Earth footage -- shot in the Indian jungle by attaching cameras to elephants (you heard that right) -- shows four 10-day-old cubs running around, tumbling off rocks and being typical rowdy children (they look a little like they've had too much to drink).

The mama tiger, much like all moms, has to keep the little tykes safe and does so by delicately carrying them back to the den by the scruff of their necks -- a tough job when she can bite with the force of 500 kilos (about 1,100 pounds). But, of course, this devoted mother can handle it.

We encourage you to go out and hug your mom to thank her for keeping you safe all these years -- or perhaps just hug a tiger.

Video and image courtesy of YouTube, BBCEarth.

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